Economics with Political Studies with a Year in Business BSc Econ
Course Overview - Economics with Political Studies with a Year in Business BSc Econ
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 todays 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 p...
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 todays 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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><br/>• Study academic politics and be introduced to the ‘real world’ of contemporary politics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cover micro and macro-economics to build a solid foundation of economic theory.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• See how economics and politics combine and challenge the world around them.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunity to undertake a dissertation to explore an in-depth topic you are passionate about.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L12L
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Including Maths.
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18
In a relevant subject plus Maths GCSE grade A or 7.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level subjects OR a minimum of 32 points overall with either 5 SL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 5 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
In a relevant subject plus GCSE Maths grade A or 7.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including H3 Maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths at grade A or 7. We require English GCSE at grade 4/C
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
In a relevant subject plus A-level grade B and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
In a relevant subject plus GCSE Maths grade A or 7.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
In a relevant subject plus A-level grade B and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Including Maths.
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus A-level grades BB and GCSE Maths grade A or 7.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Required subjects: GCSE Maths grade A or 7 to meet the Maths requirement for this course. At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics. 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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £26,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |


















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