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Philosophy, Politics and Economics - BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview

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.

Careers overview

With the ability to grasp complex philosophical, political and economic concepts, you'll be able to have a lucrative career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations, NGOs and education.

A study from the Department for Education and Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that studying economics at university significantly increases the average earnings of graduates.

If you want more inspiration on where an economics degree can take you, listen to our Econverse Podcast. Current students interview inspirational guests from the University of Nottingham and beyond, to provide valuable insights into their life after graduation.

Graduate destinations

As a graduate with this specialist skillset, you'll be equipped for a career in a range of sectors including finance, government, media, journalism, commerce and education.

Recent graduates now work at organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 24,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    8th out of 77 4

    20th out of 46 3

    18th out of 74 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    174 74%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    13th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.99 75%

    58th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    147 70%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    13th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.17 79%

    26th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    150 69%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.05 76%

    50th

    18

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