BSc Economics and Politics
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc Economics and Politics
How and why do governments try to regulate markets? Why are Central Banks independent? What explains the fluctuations of stock markets and exchange rates? How important is the economy for the outcome of elections? What is globalisation and how does it impact our daily lives?
Economic and political events dominate domestic and international news, and impact on our day-to-day lives, as well as shaping the future. This course should interest you if you want to gain an understanding of politics and economics, but also want to understand the interaction between the two disciplines. You study economic methods while exploring the very nature of democracy and the ways in which governments use the economy for their advantage.
One this course you study a range of topics such as:
- Macro- and microeconomics
- Political systems and political ideas
- Research design and statistical methods
- Globalisation and international development
- European Union economics and politics
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Quantitative Economics
- Career Portfolio
- Doing Political Research
Year 2
- Microeconomics (Intermediate)
- Quantitative Political Analysis
- Introduction to Econometric Methods
- Career Portfolio
- Issues in Politics: Final Year Project preparation
Final Year
- Advanced Quantitative Political Analysis
- Political Economy
- Career Portfolio
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
All Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
Our students are in demand from a host of employers, in politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.
Our notable alumni includes the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow, and our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:
- The World Bank
- NATO
- Houses of Parliament Research Unit
- United Nations Development Program
- ICM research
- IMG Media
Program delivery
BSc Economics and Politics: 3 years
BSc Economics and Politics (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Economics and Politics (Including Placement Year): 4 years