
Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
Are you curious about understanding the relationship between politics and economics? Are you interested in how political systems shape the economic decisions that affect our daily lives?
On our BA Politics and Economics degree, youll delve into the world of global and comparative politics and learn about the micro and macroeconomic principles that underpin our economic society. Youll gain an understanding of the choices we make as individuals, as well as the decisions that are made by governments on our behalf. Youll explore the complex political and economic processes t...
Are you curious about understanding the relationship between politics and economics? Are you interested in how political systems shape the economic decisions that affect our daily lives? <br/><br/>On our BA Politics and Economics degree, youll delve into the world of global and comparative politics and learn about the micro and macroeconomic principles that underpin our economic society. Youll gain an understanding of the choices we make as individuals, as well as the decisions that are made by governments on our behalf. Youll explore the complex political and economic processes that impact us on a local, national, and global scale. <br/><br/>You can tailor your studies to your career aspirations with our optional modules. Whether youre interested in international trade, global security, or any other area, we provide you with the opportunity to specialise and follow your career interests. <br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in the private, public, and charitable sectors. Whether youre interested in working as a parliamentary assistant, councillor, civil servant, researcher, or data analyst, our course can help you achieve your career goals. Our alumni have secured jobs at top organisations such as AON, the BBC, Citibank, Civil Service, House of Commons, and Unison.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL21
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Scottish Advanced Highers at AA are also required
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4) and Mathematics grade A (numeric grade 7).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
or 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4/C and GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
Considered along with an A level at grade A
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Scottish Highers at AAABB are also required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M1
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Considered along with two A levels at grades AA
A level
A,A,A
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
Considered along with two A levels at grades AA
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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 | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |