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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)

Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Q45)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Q45) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) are central to understanding how modern societies are organised and governed. By studying them together, you'll gain a combination of skills that’s in high demand across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Whilst PPE has been described as ‘the degree that runs Britain’, this is better viewed as studying how countries are run, what motivates and constrains their rulers and residents, and how social order and prosperity are best understood and promoted. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Ideology
Microeconomics and Market Structures
Epistemology and Philosophy of Knowledge
Macroeconomics and Policy Analysis
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Comparative Politics and Governance
Philosophy of Social Science
International Political Economy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£29,000£43,000
5 years£21,000£33,000£47,000

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 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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