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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

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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.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). Optional placement year, Study abroad

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£ 23,810per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    22nd out of 77

    9th out of 74 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    150 64%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    32nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    22nd

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    153 70%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    7th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    41st

    15

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