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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV10

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Bringing together three disciplines, Newcastle University's Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) degree is flexible and interdisciplinary. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shape political, philosophical, and economic societies. You'll be equipped with the tools to analyse and respond to the complex challenges of the modern world. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Political Philosophy
Microeconomics and Market Theory
Epistemology and the Theory of Knowledge
British Government and Politics
Macroeconomics and Economic Policy
Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind
International Relations and Global Politics
Applied Ethics and Contemporary Moral Issues
UCAS Code:LV10
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including GCSE in Mathematics at grade 7

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,250

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,000£29,000£37,000
5 years£29,000£38,500£52,000

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 38% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%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
84%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Philosophy, Politics and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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