BA (Hons) Economics and Politics
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 19,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU and International| UK: GBP 9,250
Introduction
Gain the modern tools economists use to analyse real economic problems, and the tools used in politics to understand how ideas and political systems shape what citizens, businesses, and governments do. This degree gives you analytical, data, and communication skills, and a unique perspective on the way the world works.
This unique - and informed - perspective on the world is valuable not only to you but to employers. The understanding of the context our world operates in gives you a head start in any career you are looking to jump into. More specifically, we give you the ideal skillset, knowledge and confidence to go into careers where you can make a real difference. Your future could be in banking, NGOs, government or the UN, but whatever you do, you'll be able to effect change in the places you want to see it.
This programme is also available with a Year in Industry, so you can get a taste of whatever industry you want to go into and boost your career prospects as part of your degree.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Curriculum
Stage 1
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics Mode A
- Mathematics for Economics Mode B
- Statistics for Economics
- Making Sense of Politics
- The Power of Political Ideas
Stage 2
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Doing Politics with Words
- Microeconomics II
Year in industry
You can opt to take a year in industry with the Economics and Politics joint honours programme, which contributes towards your final degree classification. The year in industry is taken between the second (Stage 2) and third years (Stage 3) of the degree. See Economics and Politics with a Year in Industry for more details.
The placement must be with a suitable employer, but the reference to 'in industry' is intended to cover employers in any service sector as well as in manufacturing.
Students are responsible for finding their placements, but the School offers structured support for the application process in the form of a non-contributory module, 'Preparing for a Placement'.
Students must pass Stage 2 of their degree before they can embark on the year in industry.
Stage 3
- Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Our Economics and Politics graduates have excellent prospects, and we are committed to helping you achieve success. Your combination of skills sets you up for a range of roles in areas such as accountancy, banking and finance, journalism and government. Some of the top employers for our graduates include:
- Barclays.
- Citibank
- Deloitte
- Goldman Sachs
- HMRC
- PwC
- UK government
- British Council
Program Leaders
Program delivery
Contact hours
For a student studying full-time, each academic year of the program will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject-dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.