**Economics and Politics with a Year in Industry**
Are you interested in current affairs and politics? Do you want to know more about the important role different economies play in politics and international relations? Our Economics and Politics joint honours programme provides a thorough grounding in core political and economic concepts.
Gain the modern tools economists use to analyse real economic problems, and the tools used in politics to understand how ideas and political systems shape what citizens, businesses, and governments do. This degree gives you analytical,...
**Economics and Politics with a Year in Industry**<br/>Are you interested in current affairs and politics? Do you want to know more about the important role different economies play in politics and international relations? Our Economics and Politics joint honours programme provides a thorough grounding in core political and economic concepts.<br/><br/>Gain the modern tools economists use to analyse real economic problems, and the tools used in politics to understand how ideas and political systems shape what citizens, businesses, and governments do. This degree gives you analytical, data, and communication skills, and a unique perspective on the way the world works. <br/><br/>This unique - and informed - perspective on the world is valuable not only to you, but to employers. The understanding of the context our world operates in gives you a head start in any career you are looking to jump into. More specifically, we give you the ideal skillset, knowledge and confidence to go into careers where you can make a real difference. Your future could be in banking, NGOs, government or the UN, but whatever you do, youll be able to effect change in the places you want to see it. <br/><br/>This course includes an opportunity to spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. This greatly enhances your CV and gives you the opportunity to apply your academic skills in a practical context.<br/><br/>**Your Future**<br/>Our Economics and Politics graduates have excellent prospects, and we are committed to helping you achieve success. Your combination of skills sets you up for a range of roles in areas such as: accountancy, banking and finance, journalism and government. Some of the top employers for our graduates include:<br/><br/><br/>- Barclays<br/><br/><br/>- Citibank<br/><br/><br/>- Deloitte<br/><br/><br/>- Goldman Sachs<br/><br/><br/>- HMRC<br/><br/><br/>- PwC<br/><br/><br/>- UK government<br/><br/><br/>- British Council<br/><br/><br/>**Location**<br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
27/09/2025
Campus
Canterbury campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
LL14
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffScottish HigherScottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Access to HE DiplomaThe University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and National Extended Diploma qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case by case basis. Applicants must also have one or more accompanying A levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants should have grade 5 in Mathematics GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification. A levelT LevelThe University will consider applicants holding T Level qualifications in subjects which are closely aligned to the programme applied for; this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
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