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Politics with Economics BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore contemporary global challenges through the lens of politics and economics. These include climate change, inequality and international conflict.By combining the study of politics and economics, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how and why some of the biggest global decisions are made.You’ll gain fundamental knowledge of economic and political theory, and apply this to key challenges facing national and international society. This will allow you to critically analyse major issues, such as terrorism and climate change, and how we can respond to them.In Year 1, you’ll focus on the core concepts of politics, international relations and economics. You'll study micro and macroeconomic theory and methodology, and explore contemporary political and economic systems.In Year 2, you'll improve your knowledge of comparative politics, international security, and the economics of money and finance, while developing your skills in research design and methods. Through a broad range of optional units, you'll be able to start specialising your knowledge.In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation and study the history of economic thought. You’ll also choose from a range of optional units, giving you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your potential future career. Optional units may cover areas like radical politics, US security policy or international political economy.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

22,800per year

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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A level : AAA - A*AB

Typical Offer:AAA or A*AB in three A levels.Contextual Offer: AAB in three A levels.Alternative offers with additional study:AAB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 79 1

    11th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    182 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    1st

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    52nd

    17
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    169 78%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    49th

    16

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