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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV25

Politics, Philosophy and History

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and History at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our BA Politics, Philosophy and History (PPH) gives you the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in the study of political systems, philosophical thought and historical knowledge. It offers you an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to understanding the historical and contemporary world. Why choose this course? - It is taught by leading academics from all three subject areas. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Systems
History of Western Philosophy
Medieval and Early Modern History
Contemporary Political Issues
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Twentieth Century Global History
Philosophy of Politics and Ethics
Modern Political Ideologies
UCAS Code:LV25
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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