Economics / Politics (SocSci), MA (Hons)

**ECONOMICS:** Studying economics explores how individuals and societies allocate scarce resources, determine what products to produce, and decide who consumes them. These decisions involve evaluating costs, benefits, risks, and impacts on others. You will examine principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as government policy, developing economies, business economics, international trade, and finance.**POLITICS:** Politics analyzes the distribution of power and influence in society and its effects on decision-making within and across countries and states. You will cover diverse topics, including international relations, political theory, and British politics, and participate in our expanding study abroad program.