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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*ABB for those taking four full A levels and completing them in the same year. GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Nottingham 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | A |
| History | A* |
| Chemistry | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | A |
| History | B |
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | B |
| English Literature | B |
| History | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VLL5
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Philosophy, Politics and Economics course.
Are you looking to understand what drives human behaviour and ethical business practices? Do you want to explore how social justice shapes economic policies?
Our BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree will help you answer questions like this through the philosophical analysis of political issues and economic phenomena. You'll enhance your skills in core aspects of philosophy like reasoning, logic and ethics. Additionally, you’ll delve into topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, political theory, and global politics.
Tailor your studies to your career interests. Choose optional modules and specialise in areas such as social philosophy, parliamentary studies and behavioural economics. Choose the career path in areas that interest you most.
Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more.
Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.
Why choose this course?
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Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Top 40 worldwide and 5th in the UK for economics departments in the IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments, offering a wide variety of high expertise in fields such as macroeconomics, economic policy and international trade
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5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
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Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer
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Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities
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Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from
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Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia or Canada
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Economics
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Politics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,300 per year (provisional) |
| International | £24,300 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Philosophy--Politics-and-Economics-BA-Hons-U6UPLPTE.html
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
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 course at University of Nottingham 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
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Teaching on my course
83%
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Teaching on my course
83%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
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Academic support
85%
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Academic support
85%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
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Organisation and management
88%
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Organisation and management
88%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
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How well organised is your course?
89%
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Learning resources
89%
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Learning resources
89%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
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Student voice
76%
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Student voice
76%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
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Learning opportunities
83%
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Learning opportunities
83%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
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?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
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Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
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Student voice
74%
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Student voice
74%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at University of Nottingham 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of Nottingham.
Earnings after graduation
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Nottingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£33.6k
First year after graduation
£42.3k
Third year after graduation
£55.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£39.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£34.1k
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.
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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