University of Edinburgh
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Typical offer rate
46–56%
competitive entry
Typical entry
A*A*A*
Grad employment
85%
15 months after
In professional roles
85%
Median grad salary
£34,500
15 months after
The University of Edinburgh's Politics, Philosophy and Economics brings together three disciplines examining how societies are governed, how they reason and how they allocate resources. Each component is taught to a high standard, and the combination is suited to students comfortable with both argument and quantitative analysis. Entry is highly competitive; offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Edinburgh has a 46–56% chance of an offer, competitive by UK standards. Most offers are made around A*A*A* at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: A*A*A*
- UCAS tariff: 168–168 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.