BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Swansea University

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Singleton Park Campus combining ethical reasoning, the study of power, governance and public policy, and economic analysis of markets and resource allocation.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Politics, Philosophy and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Mathematical Techniques for Economics A and B, Interpreting Politics, Freedom, Justice and Equality, Living Well and Doing Good, Fundamental Issues in Philosophy, Exploring Economic Data, Critical Reasoning, and optional modules such as Philosophy of Mind and Devolution, Policy Making and Social Change.

Career pathways

Graduates enter public sector and policy roles (civil servant, political analyst, parliamentary assistant), finance and business (investment banking analyst, economist, business analyst, data analyst) and media and communications.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer BBB-BCC at A level; BTEC DDM-DMM; UK Access in Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at level 3; T Levels Merit; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the three highest qualifications; International Baccalaureate 32 points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee for the first year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)

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