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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L0V0

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£21,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying a Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree allows you to explore global power and influence, bringing together the critical methods of understanding the social and human world we inhabit. You will develop a broad perspective encompassing moral and political philosophy, ethics, justice and society, British politics and public policy, political economy and globalisation, as well as econometrics and European economic migration. Teaching is delivered by specialist academics and members of parliament, while the competitive option of an internship at the National Assembly for Wales in C... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Philosophy
Political Theory and Ideas
Microeconomics Foundations
British Politics and Government
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Political Economy and Globalisation
Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
Philosophy of Justice and Society
UCAS Code:L0V0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

32 points

International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.

UCAS Points118

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£63,900

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£29,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£38,500

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 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
30%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
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

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