Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £19000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £15000 - £23000 | £17000 - £26500 |
All Philosophy and Religious Studies courses of York St John University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy and Religious Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27883 | £28530 | £35904 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23465 - £32836 | £22236 - £37056 | £26709 - £48231 |
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Course Description
This course provides you with a firm understanding of the key debates that face us in society today with the ability to view them from philosophical, political and economic lenses. With a specific focus of this programme on a range applied problems we face today, you will develop a solid knowledge of underpinning foundations for society.
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) has been designed to deliver practical skills to enhance your employability in a range of careers.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 15% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
L1N9
University Rankings
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based on 12 different rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
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About York St John University
York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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FAQ about Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) York St John University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £21000 after graduation.
- Protective service occupations (15%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (10%), Information Technology Professionals (10%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 2.74% Percentile among all Philosophy students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.