- UCAS course code
- LV25
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Duration: 3 or 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: LV25 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Industrial experience
Scholarships available
- Typical A-level offer: AAA
- Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL
Career opportunities
The University is recognised for its employability and employers take notice of the well-rounded, intelligent people leaving its ranks - all helpful in an ever-competitive job market.
The Manchester mentoring gold scheme has also been a blessing in helping me connect with alumni in the industry and given me insight into career pathways I had not thought of.
Rohan Mistry / BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate
We offer you a high-quality, research-led student experience that prepares you for employment in a range of economics-related positions or further study in economics, business and finance.
Our graduates have successful careers in fields including accountancy and professional services, finance and banking, and government, such as:
- Goldman Sachs;
- KPMG;
- the United Nations;
- the House of Commons, HM Treasury, the Bank of England;
- Stonewall Equality.
Job titles include Senior Banking Executive, Trainee Tax Accountant, Commercial Officer, Economic Analyst, Policy Advisor, and Trainee Manager.
Other avenues include journalism, the media, charities, consultancy, civil service, finance, marketing, social work, teaching and law.
For more information, see careers and employability
Careers Service
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you will have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .