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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L1N9

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

York St John University
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn about politics, philosophy and economics in a Business School which puts social justice at the centre of our teaching. Explore the theories, ideologies and processes which shape modern day thinking and society. Engage with crucial contemporary debates from the varied but complementary perspectives of economics, politics and philosophy. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Wide ranging topics such as: Social justice and inequality Globalisation and the changing role of the state Morality
Live projects and experiments at every level of study
Social justice and inequality Globalisation and the changing role of the state Morality
Live projects and experiments at every level of study
UCAS Code:L1N9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£27,000
3 years£15,000£20,000£23,500
5 years£17,000£21,500£29,000

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▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
92%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About York St John University

York St John University offers Politics, Philosophy and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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