Politics and Economics, BA (Hons)

This BA in Politics and Economics examines the interplay between political systems and economic decisions that shape everyday life. Students explore global and comparative politics, alongside micro and macroeconomic principles, to understand individual choices and governmental policies on local, national, and global scales. The programme allows for customization through optional modules in areas like international trade or global security, preparing graduates for careers in the private, public, and charitable sectors. Alumni have succeeded as parliamentary assistants, civil servants, and analysts at organizations such as the BBC and Citibank.In the first year, students study political theory, global politics, comparative politics, and economic foundations, including fiscal and monetary policy. The second year offers core and elective modules for specialization, while the final year includes the option of a supervised politics dissertation and advanced choices in both fields.

In year one, you will take modules in political theory, global politics and comparative politics. You will compare political institutions and behaviour in states around the world and gain a thorough understanding of the history of political ideas. You will also be introduced to the foundations of economics, and understand the role of government in macroeconomic management, such as fiscal and monetary policy. In your second year, in politics you will choose one or two core modules and will then have free choice of one or two additional modules so that you can begin to tailor your degree to your interests. In economics you will study principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics. In your final year, you may complete a politics dissertation supervised by an academic. You will also choose modules in politics and economics from the full range of options offered by both schools.