Experience enriching and exciting intellectual challenges from two schools with strong reputations for teaching and research. Study these complementary social sciences and develop a deep understanding of global markets and political systems.
Economics follows a series of core units in the first and second years, covering micro- and macro-economics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics.
This lays the foundations for specialising in the areas of economics that most interest you in your third year. Popular unit options have previously included Development Economic...
Experience enriching and exciting intellectual challenges from two schools with strong reputations for teaching and research. Study these complementary social sciences and develop a deep understanding of global markets and political systems.<br/><br/>Economics follows a series of core units in the first and second years, covering micro- and macro-economics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics.<br/><br/>This lays the foundations for specialising in the areas of economics that most interest you in your third year. Popular unit options have previously included Development Economics, Behavioural Economics, History of Economic Thought and International Economics.<br/><br/>You will also study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations.<br/><br/>In addition to compulsory units that will give you a solid grounding in politics, you will be able to select from a range of units that are closely linked to staff research interests and therefore unique to Bristol.<br/><br/>Politics units cover subjects such as international relations, political economy, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict. There is a strong emphasis on research skills, with the possibility of completing a dissertation in the final year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
LL12
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B Standard Higher: AAAAB Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction and at least 9 credits at Distinction in an essay-based subject OR Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above (including at least 9 credits at Distinction in an essay-based subject) PLUS A in A-level Mathematics. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 36 Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, AND A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherA,A Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. A levelA,A,A A,B,B Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,400 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |