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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V5L2

Philosophy and Politics

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,870Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Warwick, the BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Do you want to explore big questions and think critically about the world around you? By choosing our Philosophy and Politics degree, you will learn to use your philosophical training to engage with real world problems, analyse arguments and clearly articulate ideas. This exciting new course builds on the existing strength and close research connections between philosophy and politics. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Philosophical Foundations
Political Theory and Governance
Critical Thinking and Argument Analysis
History of Western Philosophy
Introductory Politics
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Political Ideologies and Systems
Philosophy and Politics Dissertation
UCAS Code:V5L2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,870

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,610

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 Warwick

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,500£32,000£36,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£38,500
5 years£30,500£38,500£53,500

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
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 43% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Warwick

University of Warwick offers Philosophy and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#14UK Ranking
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