Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA/BSc
A*AA at A level, grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered,; graduates earn a median £45,000 three years on.
grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered, · 76% of entrants came with A levels · 97% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered,
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 38 points38 overall including 4 in Higher level Mathematics/Mathematical Studies or 5 in Standard level Mathematics/ Mathematical Studies. IB additional information You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English | 4 in Higher level Mathematics/Mathematical Studies or 5 in Standard level Mathematics/ Mathematical Studies |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as the Mathematics requirements are met. | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers, and AAA in Highers in 3 further subjects. You must also have grade A in National 5 Mathematics. | — |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: mathematics & statistics 36% · green & sustainability 16% · arts & humanities 14% · digital & ict skills 14%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
- Economics 1
What you learn (5)
- describe key economic behaviours, trends and institutional developments
- explain core economic concepts, theories and models
- apply theoretical models to simplify complex economic problems
- interpret economic data to inform analysis
- select appropriate analytical tools based on data
- Statistical Techniques A
What you learn (5)
- apply quantitative methods tools to economics problems
- apply statistical methods to analyse data
- construct statistical models for analysis
- use statistical software to handle data
- analyse data using statistical techniques
- Statistical Techniques B
What you learn (5)
- apply statistical techniques required for economics coursework
- explain statistical methods used in quantitative analysis
- construct statistical models to represent data relationships
- describe principles of data handling using statistical software
- use statistical software to manipulate datasets
- Mathematical Techniques A
What you learn (6)
- apply core mathematical techniques used in economic analysis
- apply mathematical methods relevant to econometric analysis
- use mathematical skills required for core economics modules
- apply mathematical techniques to support optional economics modules
- use mathematical typesetting software to produce technical documents
- perform numerical mathematical analysis using computing tools
- Mathematical Techniques B
What you learn (7)
- apply quantitative methods to core economics topics
- write basic programs using statistical software
- use statistical software to graph mathematical functions
- apply statistical software to perform mathematical methods
- analyse economic problems using systematic quantitative approaches
- use computing tools to write mathematical text
- perform numerical mathematical analysis using computing tools
- Introduction to Philosophy
What you learn (10)
- describe key debates across philosophical subject areas
- formulate a personal position on philosophical debates
- critique alternative philosophical viewpoints
- analyse philosophical arguments from different subject areas
- evaluate the strength of philosophical arguments
- identify the significance of canonical philosophical texts
- critique arguments presented in canonical philosophical texts
- explain the concept of logical validity and related notions
- apply formal techniques to demonstrate argument validity
- translate statements between first-order logic and English
- Introduction to Politics
What you learn (8)
- identify major theoretical perspectives in political science
- critically discuss key debates within political science
- describe foundational concepts of political theory, processes and institutions
- explain patterns of political change over time
- construct a well-structured academic essay
- analyse and critique arguments in written work
- apply independent study techniques to manage learning
- communicate ideas effectively in academic contexts
Year 2 · 0 core, 2 optional
2 optional modules
- History of Modern Philosophy
What you learn (5)
- explain key ideas and arguments from modern philosophical texts
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of philosophical arguments
- formulate a personal position on philosophical debates
- compare differing interpretations of key philosophical texts
- present philosophical ideas verbally in group discussion
- States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy
What you learn (6)
- explain key concepts in international political economy
- evaluate competing theoretical perspectives explaining political economy developments
- describe relationships between states and markets using political economy theories
- apply political economy theories to analyse specific themes and cases
- produce clearly structured written arguments on political economy topics
- locate and assess relevant sources for political economy research
Year 3 · 0 core, 11 optional
11 optional modules
- Principles of Political Economy: Economics & Politics
What you learn (3)
- explain how differing perspectives of economics and politics shape analysis
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses of economic and political disciplinary approaches
- identify situations where economic and political approaches complement each other
- Principles of Political Economy: Economics & Philosophy
What you learn (3)
- describe major debates linking economic theory and philosophical thought
- apply philosophical perspectives to analyse public policy issues
- apply economic perspectives to analyse public policy issues
- Principles of Political Economy: Philosophy & Politics
What you learn (8)
- analyse complex arguments in contemporary political theory texts
- critique scholarly positions on ethics and environmental policy debates
- formulate a reasoned personal position on political theory debates
- compare opposing arguments and perspectives on a given issue
- evaluate political issues through independent rigorous reasoning
- construct a sustained original argument on a political theory topic
- defend an argument against counterarguments using interdisciplinary evidence
- apply course themes to analyse current social and political issues
- Making of Economic Policy
What you learn (3)
- differentiate economic and political modes of analysis and their complementarities
- critically evaluate debates on how policies affect economic performance
- assess the influence of globalisation on national economic policy autonomy
- Topics in Development Economics 3
What you learn (8)
- review relevant academic literature and empirical evidence
- explain the causes of major developing-world economic problems
- describe the consequences of major developing-world economic problems
- propose possible remedies for developing-world economic problems
- analyse module topics using critical reasoning
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses related to module topics
- evaluate how hypotheses are tested within the literature
- communicate economic knowledge and understanding effectively to others
- International Trade
What you learn (6)
- explain key theories of international trade
- evaluate approaches to international trade policy
- manipulate basic economic models using graphs and equations
- critique empirical studies on public policy issues
- analyse module topics using critical reasoning
- review relevant academic literature and supporting evidence
- Philosophy of Religion
What you learn (4)
- explain key ideas and arguments in philosophy of religion
- evaluate philosophical ideas and arguments independently
- discuss philosophical ideas and arguments with peers
- refine personal understanding through group discussion
- The Philosophy of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
What you learn (3)
- explain key concepts and arguments in terrorism philosophy
- describe ethical and epistemological issues in counterterrorism debates
- relate terrorism debates to broader questions of morality and causation
- The Political Economy of Money
What you learn (4)
- explain theoretical debates on the role of money in political economy
- evaluate competing approaches to the role of money in political economy
- apply theories of money to diverse issues in political economy
- construct a well-substantiated argument on political economy topics
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 280 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 14, 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £36,500 and £63,500. Five years on, the median is £64,500. 85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 88% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 13% left | 97% | 175 |
| In work or study, 15 months on4% studying | 85% | 85 |
| Professional or managerial job | 88% | 65 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £40,000 | 150 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £45,000 | 280 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £64,500 | 285 |
What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 71% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 115 students answered
Highest: 99% agreed on question 20; lowest: 70% on question 25.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 90% |
| Question 3 | 97% |
| Question 4 | 92% |
| Question 5 | 92% |
| Question 6 | 91% |
| Question 7 | 93% |
| Question 8 | 86% |
| Question 9 | 90% |
| Question 10 | 70% |
| Question 11 | 89% |
| Question 12 | 87% |
| Question 13 | 93% |
| Question 14 | 75% |
| Question 15 | 95% |
| Question 16 | 95% |
| Question 17 | 92% |
| Question 18 | 94% |
| Question 19 | 91% |
| Question 20 | 99% |
| Question 21 | 94% |
| Question 22 | 95% |
| Question 23 | 92% |
| Question 24 | 79% |
| Question 25 | 70% |
| Question 26 | 89% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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