BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Discover how the world works on our BA Philosophy Politics and Economics degree. Explore past and current socio-economic orders. You'll learn quantitative tools, historical data, and the technical knowledge to carefully analyse them.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You can shape your degree to suit your interests by choosing modules from a wide range of options, including modules outside Philosophy, Politics and Economics. You don't need to choose your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to customise your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local council libraries, universities, schools, colleges, museums, galleries, publishing, media groups. Careers directly related to the course include investment banking analyst, economist, financial risk analyst, social researcher, policy officer, university lecturer, academic researcher, parliamentary assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB plus grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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