Economics and Politics, BA (Hons)

The BA Economics and Politics at Durham University examines the interplay between economic and political theory, influencing societal decisions from climate change impacts and healthcare policy to cryptocurrency legitimacy and social funding distribution. Students split time equally between disciplines, covering world economy, macro- and microeconomics, corporate finance, international relations, and political systems, while developing critical views and skills to address major challenges.As part of Durham’s esteemed Business School—one of the UK’s oldest—we provide an inspiring learning environment with top-ranked teaching, research, and graduate prospects (3rd in Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026; 5th in Guardian and Complete University Guides 2026; Top 100 QS World Rankings 2026). Learn from leading practitioner-academics, guest speakers, case studies, placements, and international study. Our employability focus yields roles at Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Lloyds, PwC, JP Morgan, and government bodies like HMRC and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.