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Politics and Economics

BA Jt Hons UCAS Code

Course overview

If you are fascinated by how the world works, how governments make decisions, how economies grow or stall, and how both forces shape everyday life, our BA Politics and Economics degree gives you the tools to understand it all with depth and confidence.

This course brings together two powerful disciplines. You will explore global and comparative politics, examining how political systems operate, compete and evolve. Alongside this, you will study the micro and macroeconomic principles that underpin modern societies, from individual decision making to the behaviour of national and international markets. By connecting these perspectives, you will learn to analyse the forces that drive policy, influence elections and determine economic outcomes across the world.

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Modules

Core modules

8 modules

Foundations of Macroeconomics: Growth, Cycles and Policy

Begin your macroeconomicseducation by studying the aggregate economy. Focus on short-term economic fluctuations and long-termgrowthanddebate the role of government in economic management. Learn basic macroeconomic models and apply them to real-world situations.


Foundations of Microeconomics: Choice, Markets and Welfare

Start your journey in microeconomics. Analyse household and firm choices, market demand and supply, and various market structures, such as perfect competition and monopolistic firms. Learn to evaluate economic outcomes and market failuresand develop essential skills for studying economics.


Introduction to Comparative Politics

Discover the differences and similarities between modern democratic states. This module covers everything from political systems and constitutions to voting behaviour and the challenges facing democracies today.You'lllearn to compare political systems and understand the dynamics of democratic and authoritarian regimes.


Mathematical Economics and Statistical Methods

Gain a solid foundation in the mathematical and statistical methods used in economics. Learn linear algebra, optimisationand regression analysisand apply these techniques to economicmodelling.


Problems in Global Politics

Uncover themajor issuesin global politics,from security threats to inaction on climate change. This module uses real-world examples to help you understand the complexities of international relations and the roles of states and non-state actors in addressing global problems, while taking a close look at the nature of ‘globalpolitics’itself.


Quantitative Economics

Master the mathematical and statistical methods used in economicmodelling. Study mathematical finance,functionanalysis,differentiation, optimisation, integration, statisticalmethodsand regressionanalysis. Apply these tools to analyse economic problems and develop your quantitative skills.


Quantitative Methods

Develop your skills in mathematical and statistical methods for economicmodelling. Focus on mathematical finance,function analysis, differentiation, optimisation, integration,statistical methods and conceptsand regression analysis. Apply these techniques to understand and solve economic problems.


Understanding Global Politics

Get to grips with the big questions in international politics and the theories that explain them.You'llexplore both traditional and modern approaches to understanding global issues, providing a solid foundation for further study in international relations.


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Entry requirements

Fees

£10,050 per year

Duration and additional information

3 years full-time

I made the most of the opportunities on offer from the School of Politics and International Relations, including completing a number of volunteering and placement opportunities. I would highly recommend the ֲý. I had the most amazing experience. I loved studying politics and the variety of modules on offer."

Megan Collins

Senior Associate Management Consultant, PwC

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