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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L0V5

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Honours)

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Honours) at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn from internationally respected experts from across three departments, build the understanding and analytical skills valued by top employers and become an agent of change. The BSc PPE programme will enable you to focus more of your degree on the discipline of Economics: you'll have the scope to develop your technical skills with a view to real-world economic applications and to dig deep into the economic decision-making of both individuals and organisations. Understand the forces at work where power and money intersect with ideals. International tuition fees are £26,900 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
Political Philosophy and Governance
Epistemology and Philosophy of Science
Quantitative Methods for Social Science
Applied Economics and Decision-Making
Ethics and Political Systems
Economic History and Institutional Analysis
UCAS Code:L0V5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Essential Subjects: Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade B is essential.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics OR 7 in Standard Level Mathematics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

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 York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£33,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£35,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£48,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,000

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: 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

69%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
75%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
82%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Honours) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#158QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
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