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Develop a deep understanding of the political and economic issues that shape our world, and gain professional experience, with our BA Politics and Economics with Placement Year degree.
At the University of Reading, our four-year joint course is offered by the School of Politics and International Relations and the Department of Economics.
In politics, our wide range of core and optional modules will give you a strong foundation in topics such as:
- comparative government and politics
- political theory
- international relati...
Develop a deep understanding of the political and economic issues that shape our world, and gain professional experience, with our BA Politics and Economics with Placement Year degree.<br/><br/>At the University of Reading, our four-year joint course is offered by the School of Politics and International Relations and the Department of Economics.<br/><br/>In politics, our wide range of core and optional modules will give you a strong foundation in topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- comparative government and politics<br/><br/><br/>- political theory<br/><br/><br/>- international relations<br/><br/><br/>- contemporary democracy.<br/><br/><br/>In economics, you will examine practical economic issues and, more widely, the relationship between economics and society, focusing on topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- macroeconomics<br/><br/><br/>- microeconomics<br/><br/><br/>- economic institutions<br/><br/><br/>- economics of social policy.<br/><br/><br/>You will focus on how economic tools can be applied to different markets and situations, acquiring the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable you to solve the problems that are challenging policy makers and businesses all over the world.<br/><br/>You will also analyse economic issues using a range of economic theories and methods, including the theory of games and strategic interactions, and natural and behavioural experiments.<br/><br/>**Choose economics at the University of Reading**<br/><br/><br/>- Established for more than 50 years.<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).<br/><br/><br/>**Placement year**<br/>This course features an integrated professional placement between your second and last year of study, an opportunity to enhance your employability and build your network. We have a dedicated placement coordinator who can provide advice and support in your search for a placement.
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Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
L2L1
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths B (or 6), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects A levelB,B,B T Level |
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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 | £25,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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