Economics with Political Studies with a Year in Business Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
Course Overview - Economics with Political Studies with a Year in Business Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
Studying Economics with Political Studies at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten teaching and research centres. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This course offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods and a quarter of your time will be spent on political studies. The knowledge and transferable skills gained will lead to excellent career ...
Studying Economics with Political Studies at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten teaching and research centres. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This course offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods and a quarter of your time will be spent on political studies. The knowledge and transferable skills gained will lead to excellent career prospects in public and private management, financial institutions and in government.
Through your studies you will develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond. You will learn to appreciate and apply the core theories of micro and macroeconomics; gain important quantitative and computing skills that are widely applicable as well as skills in logical reasoning and gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning. You will also gain a grounding in politics by analysing and criticising classic and contemporary texts and exploring political ideas and processes in countries throughout the world and the global system. By electing to spend a year in business you will also be able to integrate theory and practice.
Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Our courses follow a coherent and developmental structure which we combined with an effective and flexible approach to study.
• Study academic politics and be introduced to the ‘real world’ of contemporary politics.
• Cover micro and macro-economics to build a solid foundation of economic theory.
• See how economics and politics combine and challenge the world around them.
• Opportunity to undertake a dissertation to explore an in-depth topic you are passionate about.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A45-J97
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
Required subjects: We require Maths GCSE at grade 7 (A) We require English Language GCSE at grade 4 (C) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including Maths.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 3.0
Pass with at least 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE Maths Grade A or 7.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Required subjects: We require Maths GCSE at grade 7 (A) We require English Language GCSE at grade 4 (C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
plus a B at A-level Plus Mathematics GCSE grade 7 (A)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,5 at Higher level or 34 points overall. With either 4 in HL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths, Analysis and Approach or Maths Application and Interpretation
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
plus Mathematics GCSE grade 7 (A)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H3 Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
plus A-level grades AB Plus Maths GCSE with grade 7 (A)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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