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Politics with Economics with professional placement or study abroad BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics with Economics with professional placement or study abroad BSc (Hons)
Explore contemporary global challenges through the lens of politics and economics. These include climate change, inequality and international conflict.
By combining the study of politics and economics, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how and why some of the biggest global decisions are made.
You’ll gain fundamental knowledge of economic and political theory, and apply this to key challenges facing national and international society. This will allow you to critically analyse major issues, such as terrorism and climate change, and how we can respond to them.
Explore contemporary global challenges through the lens of politics and economics. These include climate change, inequality and international conflict.<br/><br/>By combining the study of politics and economics, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how and why some of the biggest global decisions are made.<br/><br/>You’ll gain fundamental knowledge of economic and political theory, and apply this to key challenges facing national and international society. This will allow you to critically analyse major issues, such as terrorism and climate change, and how we can respond to them.<br/><br/>In Year 1, you’ll focus on the core concepts of politics, international relations and economics. Youll study micro and macroeconomic theory and methodology, and explore contemporary political and economic systems.<br/><br/>In Year 2, youll improve your knowledge of comparative politics, international security, and the economics of money and finance, while developing your skills in research design and methods. Through a broad range of optional units, youll be able to start specialising your knowledge.<br/><br/>In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation and study the history of economic thought. You’ll also choose from a range of optional units, giving you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your potential future career. Optional units may cover areas like radical politics, US security policy or international political economy.
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A101
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:3
Typical Offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved from units achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. Although we do not specify any particular subjects or units, we expect at least one of your subjects to include academic essay writing.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
Typical Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area. We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines. If we make you an offer, we may specify particular units in which you will need to achieve Distinctions.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Typical Offer: AA in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,A
A*,A,B
Typical Offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels. Contextual Offer: ABB in three A levels. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
T Level
D
Typical offer D overall with grade A* in the core component in the Legal Services T Level. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Legal Services only. You must have GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 or A to be considered for this course.
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