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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L0V1

Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year in Industry

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Liverpool, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Philosophy, Politics and Economics has been a degree in demand for ninety years. It has often been viewed as the ideal preparation for public life, and for understanding politics and finance, and their philosophical underpinnings. The degree programme around Britain has produced Prime Ministers of the UK and Australia and US President Bill Clinton. 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 £23,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Philosophy and Theory
Microeconomic Principles and Analysis
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Macroeconomic Policy and Institutions
Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Comparative Political Systems
History of Economic Thought
Applied Research Methods and Practice
UCAS Code:L0V1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB Including A in Mathematics. Only one of General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship will be accepted.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 6 in HL Mathematics or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects with 6 in HL Mathematics

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 Liverpool

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£18,000£23,500£29,500
5 years£24,500£28,000£35,000

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▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

69%Working
15%Studying
7%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
85%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
89%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
75%
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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About University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool offers Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year in Industry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#139QS World
#17UK Ranking
31,050+Students
292+Courses
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