BSc Politics & Economics
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
The programme is designed to provide you with an intellectually rigorous and up-to-date education in the disciplines of Politics and Economics which will help you to identify and achieve your personal, academic and professional goals.
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Entry requirements
ABB-BBB from three subjects.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- Politics
- IT
- English
- Economics
- International
- Financial
- University
- Government
- Trade
- Climate
Course programme
4 years full-time with integrated placement year
UCAS Code: LL12
Typical offers
A Levels: ABB-BBB from three subjects.
Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with predicted grades that fall below these entry requirements if the application is of a high standard. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated above. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment and motivation you demonstrate for your chosen course via the personal statement. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via If you already have your grades and would like to check your suitability for one of our courses please contact us via e-mail. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via
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View our Admissions Policy.
IB: 33 points
BTEC, Access & other: Students applying with BTEC or Access qualifications are considered on individual basis.
Specific subject requirements: GCSE: Maths at grade B/5 or above & English at grade C/4 or above.
The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
Tuition fees 2017/18:
£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students. £14,630 (£2,500 during placement year) for overseas students.
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Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
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The programme is designed to provide you with an intellectually rigorous and up-to-date education in the disciplines of Politics and Economics which will help you to identify and achieve your personal, academic and professional goals. The course takes a multidisciplinary approach for those wishing to draw the connections between political and economic phenomena. On the Politics side, you will acquire the ability to analyse and understand political problems, socio-cultural change and political institutions and structures. On the Economics side, you will develop a range of tools needed to solve a variety of complex economic problems. To facilitate this, you will familiarise yourself with appropriate research and analytical skills, developing an ability to investigate a range of political and economic issues, and gaining a sound understanding of how economic and political issues are often closely inter-related in today’s globalised mass society.
Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions.
Year 1Core modules:
Introduction to Studying and Researching Politics
British Politics since 1945
Introduction to the European Union
Introduction to Micro Economics
Introduction to Macro Economics
Introduction to Business Analytics
Political Economy and Industrial Policy
Year 2
Core modules:
Comparative Government and Politics
Introduction to Political Economy
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Regional and Urban Economics
Introduction to Econometrics 1
Emerging and Transitional Economies
Optional modules:
History of Political Thought
Security Studies in a Changing World
Business, Government & Society
International Business Economics
Introduction to Econometrics 2
Political Ideologies and Theories
French Politics and Society
German Politics and Society
Politics and Policies of the EU
Russian and Eastern European Politics and Society
East Asian Politics and Society
South Asian Politics and Society
North American Politics and Society
Latin American Politics and SocietyYear 3
You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK and EU students.
See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
Final YearCore modules:
Politics & Economics Research Dissertation
Research and Dissertation Skills
Macroeconomic Policy
Competition Policy – Theory
Competition Policy – PracticeOptional modules:
EuroSim: Learning Negotiation through Simulation Games
The International Relations of East Asia
Religion and Politics in Contemporary Europe
Political Communication
The American Presidency
Nationalism & Political Power
Political Parties and Party Systems
Conflict and Politics in Contemporary Balkans
Contemporary Conflict
Diplomacy and Soft Power
The Far Right in Europe
Understanding Foreign Policy
Northeast Asia: From Conflict to Cooperation
Gender and Politics
Interest groups and lobbying
Regions and Regionalism in Europe
Contemporary Political Theory
Political Leaders: Case Studies and Comparative Perspectives
Intellectuals and Politics
Power and Parliamentary Decision-Making
Ethics and International Politics
Politics of Development
Politics of Sport
BRICS and Emerging Power
Politics and Islam
Britain and the EU
Politics and Protest
International Institutions
African Politics
Economics of Multinational Enterprise
Applied Econometrics and Forecasting
Economics of Business Organisations
Economics of Innovation
Economics of Entrepreneurship
Financial Economics
International Trade
BSc Politics & Economics