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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: VL54

Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combine two historically interlinked disciplines and develop a breadth of skills across both economics and philosophy. This joint honours degree also includes an additional year studying at an overseas university. Our economics teaching is technically rigorous. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Mathematical Methods for Economics
Econometrics and Statistical Inference
Logic and Critical Reasoning
History of Western Philosophy
Political Philosophy and Economics
Ethics and Applied Moral Theory
UCAS Code:VL54
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£102,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,500£47,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£27,000

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: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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
91%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Bristol

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