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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL53

Politics and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy offers specialist training in both subjects, while giving you the tools to approach them from an interdisciplinary perspective. The politics element of this course will help you understand current events, how change happens, and how you can be part of it. You’ll explore a wide range of social and public policy areas, tackling key issues that affect communities in the UK and beyond. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Political Theory
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Comparative Government and Politics
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
International Relations and Global Politics
Political Philosophy and Justice
Philosophy of Science and Logic
Contemporary Political Issues and Policy
UCAS Code:VL53
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,000

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£26,000
5 years£20,000£25,500£33,000

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 25% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

74%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
58%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Politics and Philosophy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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