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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Essex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-OCT-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Economic and political events dominate domestic and international news, and impact on our day-to-day lives, as well as shaping the future. This course should interest you if you want to gain an understanding of politics and economics, but also want to understand the interaction between the two disciplines. You study economic methods while exploring the very nature of democracy and the ways in which governments use the economy for their advantage.One this course you study a range of topics such as: Macro- and microeconomics, Political systems and political ideasResearch design and statistical methods, Globalisation and international development, European Union economics and politicsAll Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
Application deadline
30/06/2025
Modules
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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University League Table
29th
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
46th out of 74
43rd out of 77
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Entry standards
/ Max 217122 56%40th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.0 63%62nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%27th
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Entry standards
/ Max 235119 51%47th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069.0 69%58th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.22 81%13th
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