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Economics and Politics BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world in this dual honours degree.


Explore the relationship between economics and politics, how it shapes policy decisions, and informs our daily life.

You’ll analyse political ideas, institutions and practices, developing the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists.After a first year spent primarily on mathematics, micro- and macroeconomic analysis, your second year will see you create your own mix of core and optional modules in both economics and politics.With the option to complete year-long work placement after your second year, you’ll achieve a balanced understanding of both disciplines as you move into your third year.Your final year includes a project or dissertation in politics, and you can apply your economic skills to a number of short projects exploring contemporary issues and themes, in the Economics in Action module.


Why study this course?

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Placement opportunities

- this degree comes with the chance to do a year-long, paid work placement, starting after your second year, with an employer in the UK.-


Research-informed teaching

- you’ll be taught by political experts and economists whose modules are informed by their latest research.-


Variety, choice and flexibility

- rooted in core economic theory and analysis, with options to broaden the scope of the degree according to your interests.-


Excellent career prospects

- 93.8% of economics students who graduated in 2020 were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university (2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, UK undergraduates).

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    22nd out of 79 4

    21st out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    148 65%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    26th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    28th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    157 73%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    24th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    56th

    1

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