Black Futures Scholarship
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
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The BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. About this course Discover how the world works on our BA Philosophy Politics and Economics degree. You’ll learn the quantitative skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking skills required to rigorously analyse past and current socio-economic systems. Through a wide range of modules, you’ll develop the ability to properly frame and explore the questions which unite philosophy, politics, and economics, including issues of inequality, democracy, justice, happiness, work, and money. 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 84% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years.
| A-Level | AAB Typical Offer: AAB and grade 6 in GCSE Maths If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£25,500
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate
University of Southampton · Undergraduate

University of Southampton offers Philosophy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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