Economics and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course details
Economic and political theory shapes the decisions made in our society at every level. From the economic effects of climate change to healthcare policy, or the distribution of social funding to the legitimacy of cryptocurrency, the fields of economics and politics have a significant impact.
BA Economics and Politics explores the connections between these two closely linked disciplines. You will develop your own views on a wide range of current issues and build a skill set that will help you make sense of some of society’s biggest challenges....
Course details
Economic and political theory shapes the decisions made in our society at every level. From the economic effects of climate change to healthcare policy, or the distribution of social funding to the legitimacy of cryptocurrency, the fields of economics and politics have a significant impact.
BA Economics and Politics explores the connections between these two closely linked disciplines. You will develop your own views on a wide range of current issues and build a skill set that will help you make sense of some of society’s biggest challenges.
You’ll divide your time equally between the two disciplines, studying a diverse range of topics such as world economy, macro and microeconomics, corporate finance, international relations and political systems.
Why Durham University?
We are part of Durham University’s Business School, one of the UK's longest established business schools.
We offer an inspiring and stimulating learning environment, and consistently rank highly for the quality of our teaching, research and for graduate career prospects.
You will learn from leading academics across a range of economic disciplines. Many of the academic team are active practitioners and researchers who will share their skills and knowledge directly, delivering their insights to the classroom and bringing you closer to the realities of the business world.
You will also benefit from lectures by guest speakers who give new perspectives on relevant topics, while case studies give you the opportunity to explore a range of contemporary economics issues. There are further opportunities for hands-on work placements and international study.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Careers Opportunities
Economics degrees at Durham prepare students to become the innovative business thinkers of the future and our qualifications are highly successful in creating job opportunities.
Our focus on employability stretches beyond the classroom. You will benefit from events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From employer talks and interview advice to business-tailored careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.
Previous Economics graduates have gone on to work for global innovators and leaders in their sector including Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC, JP Morgan and for government departments such as the National Audit Office, HMRC and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A07-G72
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in A-level Mathematics and an accepted social science or humanities subject. Information: Please check the website for a list of accepted social science and humanities subjects. Applicants are encouraged to avoid studying both Economics and Business Studies. A-Level Economics is not required though for anyone taking this subject this will form part of the offer made to you. We do not accept A Level Economics in lieu of A Level Mathematics. We do not accept Advanced Higher Statistics as a substitute for Advanced Higher Mathematics.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in AH Mathematics and an accepted social science or humanities subject.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade A in AH Mathematics and an accepted social science or humanities subject. We do not accept Advanced Higher Statistics as a substitute for AH Mathematics. If you are taking both of these subjects at this level then a further Advanced Higher is necessary.
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
766 at higher level including Mathematics and a social sciences or humanities subject. If you are not taking Mathematics at higher level, we can accept standard level Mathematics at grade 7.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) may also be required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Grade H2 in Higher Level Mathematics and an accepted social science or humanities subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) may also be required.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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