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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L0E0
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics degree offers the opportunity to study three disciplines crucial for understanding, analysing and shaping the contemporary world: Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE). At SOAS, we look at these disciplines from a non-Western perspective, equipping our students with a global outlook that is valued by employers. In the first year students will be introduced to core topics, debates and methods in each of the three disciplines, focusing on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. International tuition fees are £23,780 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Politics: Global Perspectives
Introduction to Philosophy: Non-Western Traditions
Introduction to Economics: Development and Global Systems
Political Theory and Ideologies
Ethics and Epistemology
Microeconomics and Market Systems
Regional Politics: Asia
Africa and the Middle East
Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Applied Analysis
UCAS Code:L0E0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB General Studies not accepted for entry Contextual offer: BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,780
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£71,340
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 — SOAS University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £33,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £31,000 | £35,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £35,500 | £45,000 | £62,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — 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
£35,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 41% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
81%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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