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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Contextual offer: BBC

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
International£22,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L0VA

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course.

Overview By combining the study of philosophy, politics and economics, you’ll ask how things should be, why they're as they're, and how to change them for the better.

You'll learn how to analyse problems by thinking creatively from multiple directions, using tools and concepts from economics, political science and philosophy. Taught by UEA’s field-leading researchers, you’ll understand the economic and political context of contemporary global issues. At the same time, you’ll broaden your horizons by addressing the underlying philosophical questions those issues pose.

Our dynamic community offers you plenty of opportunities to connect and get involved. The student-led Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Societies are the perfect places for you to network and socialise with fellow students. In research seminars and public lectures, you'll witness how current debates are evolving in our society. To develop and enhance your employability prospects, we organise a wide variety of activities, including employability workshops, networking and alumni events, internships and consulting opportunities.

Our Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course combines the theoretical with the hands-on and practical, equipping you with excellent research, communication and decision-making skills that you can use in a wide range of careers, from economic analysis, policy advising, and think tanks, to working for international organisations, the Civil Service, or in banking and finance.

On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe.

Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Philosophy

• Economics

• Politics

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of East Anglia reviews

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Based on 113 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
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3 star
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

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Foundation year student

My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Economics
Politics
Philosophy

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

74%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

93%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

77%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

78%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

77%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

63%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

64%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

61%

low

How well organised is your course?

72%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

80%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

77%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

66%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

96%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

97%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

76%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

71%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

91%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

84%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

51%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

91%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

87%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

med

Student information

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Economics
Politics
Philosophy
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male57%Other2%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above90%
First year dropout rate6%
Number of students230
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Religious StudiesB
HistoryB
English LiteratureB
Government and PoliticsB
PsychologyB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female25%Male75%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
First year dropout rate5%
Number of students730
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
EconomicsB
MathematicsB
Business StudiesB
GeographyB
HistoryB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female37%Male62%Other1%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
First year dropout rate10%
Number of students530
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Government and PoliticsB
HistoryB
EconomicsB
English LiteratureB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Politics
Philosophy

Graduate statistics

77%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

49%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Finance Professionals

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

19%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

9%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

56%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

17%

Business and public service associate professionals

16%

Administrative occupations

8%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

7%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

45%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Economics
Politics
Philosophy and religious studies

Earnings

£26.3k

First year after graduation

£35.4k

Third year after graduation

£42.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£26.8k

Third year after graduation

£28.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£17.9k

First year after graduation

£22.6k

Third year after graduation

£31k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Year Abroad.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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