Politics and Economics, BSc (Hons)

Politics and economics are deeply interconnected, making it essential to study them together. The BSc in Politics and Economics offers a comprehensive foundation in both fields, including political systems, international relations, democratic politics, macro- and microeconomics, statistics, and mathematics. Students can tailor their learning through optional modules on topics like international trade, development economics, EU politics, and Chinese politics, while developing analytical, critical thinking, and independent research skills. This prepares graduates for careers in political and economic institutions, civil service, finance, business, think tanks, and advocacy organisations.The programme includes core modules in the first year, with compulsory and optional modules in subsequent years building on this base. Four modules are studied per semester, and research methods and statistics are covered in the first two years to support advanced study and the required third-year dissertation, which can focus on politics or economics. Assessment occurs at the end of each semester via exams and coursework, with final degree classifications determined by marks from the second and third years.