Course summary

Course overview Are you curious about understanding the relationship between politics and economics? Are you interested in how political systems shape the economic decisions that affect our daily lives? On our BA Politics and Economics degree, you'll delve into the world of global and comparative politics and learn about the micro and macroeconomic principles that underpin our economic society. You'll gain an understanding of the choices we make as individuals, as well as the decisions that are made by governments on our behalf. You'll explore the complex political and economic processes that impact us on a local, national, and global scale. You can tailor your studies to your career aspirations with our optional modules. Whether you're interested in international trade, global security, or any other area, we provide you with the opportunity to specialise and follow your career interests. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in the private, public, and charitable sectors. Whether you're interested in working as a parliamentary assistant, councillor, civil servant, researcher, or data analyst, our course can help you achieve your career goals. Our alumni have secured jobs at top organisations such as AON, the BBC, Citibank, Civil Service, House of Commons, and Unison. Why choose this course?

• Placements and internship programme provides valuable work experience, self-confidence and a practical application of your studies

• Tutors who have won awards for their teaching and are regularly featured in the media

• Active societies related to the study of politics including automatic membership of NEFS, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities

• Tailor your studies to your career goals through a range of optional modules

• Study abroad opportunities in locations such as China, Europe and the USA