HomeThe University of ManchesterBA Politics, Philosophy and Economics

BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics

The University of Manchester
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
82%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

51%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Administrative occupations
5%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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