Course summary

Politics and economics affect every aspect of our lives – from how countries are run to how our taxes are spent. This degree programme looks at these two subjects from a broad social science perspective. You’ll get a solid grounding in key political concepts and theories and compare political systems in different countries and cultures. The programme delves into core analytical methods in economics. You’ll study the microeconomic and macroeconomic principles that underpin the financial markets and learn about quantitative methods and mathematical tools. Taught by an internationally renowned teaching team, you’ll apply your learning to real-world problems – such as why, as economies get richer, people are often not any happier. The programme is divided equally between politics and economics and you can tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. Our graduates go on to pursue highly rewarding and well-paid careers in government, policy setting, the financial markets, consultancy, IT and many other sectors.