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Philosophy, Politics and Economics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

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?

  • Ranked 9th in the UK for economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

  • 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

  • 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

  • Summer internship and placement opportunities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer

  • Automatic year one membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities

  • Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from

  • Study abroad opportunities in locations such as Australia or Canada

Modules

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VLL5
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VLL5
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD

Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are: Access to HE Diploma 42 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus three Level 3 credits at Merit.

Scottish Higher - AAAAB

Must be combined with Scottish Advanced Highers.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

Must be in engineering/business/construction/science or ICT DD plus one A level grade A*

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

plus two A levels grades A*A

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

Must be combined with Scottish Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A

Must be combined with A-Level grades A*A.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M1

European Baccalaureate - 85%

LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies grade A, must be combined with A-Level grades A*A.

GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7), unless taking it at A level. Grade C at AS/A Level Maths, or 6 in Standard Level or 4 in Higher Level Maths/Maths Studies in the International Baccalaureate accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths. Grade 6 in Maths in the IB MYP is also acceptable. B at GCSE + C in Core Maths is also acceptable.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Nottingham, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
AAB Most common
  1. A*A*A
  2. Highest grades
  3. ABB
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£24300*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790*Year 1
Channel Islands£9790*Year 1
England£9790*Year 1
Scotland£9790*Year 1
Wales£9790*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790*Year 1
International£24300*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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