BSc Politics and Economics

University of Southampton

Bachelor's degree

In Southampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your course
Politics and economics are intimately interlinked, and it has never been more important to understand these two crucial disciplines together. The BSc Politics and Economics at the University of Southampton will help you gain a deep understanding of the foundations of both subjects, through study of political systems, international relations, democratic politics, political ideas, macro- and microeconomics, statistics and mathematics for economics, and enables you to develop your own interests through optional modules, such as those in international trade and policy, development economics, the politics of the EU, and Chinese politics.
Our BSc degree is designed to develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as highly valued independent research skills. Graduates from this BSc are well placed to pursue careers in national and international political and economic institutions, the civil service, finance and business, and think tanks and advocacy organizations.

Facilities

Location

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • International Trade
  • Options
  • Credit
  • Microeconomics
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Maths
  • International
  • Trade
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Year 1

Students without A-level Maths grade B or above (or equivalent) will be registered on ECON1005. Students with A-level Maths grade B or above (or equivalent) will be registered on ECON1008. Students without A-level Economics (or equivalent) will be registered on ECON1001. Students with A-level Economics (or equivalent) will be registered on ECON1003.

If you do not have A level Maths or Economics you must take Intro to Maths for Economics and Statistics for Economics. If you do have A level Maths or Economics you must take Mathematics for Economics and Statistics for Economics.

Compulsory

PAIR1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Systems

PAIR1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Ideas

Year 2

Students take one optional module in Semester 1, and four optional modules in Semester 2. They may be chosen from Economics, Politics, from other departments or from the Curriculum Innovation Modules. Economics options include modules in Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, and International Trade.

Compulsory

These modules are only indicative examples of the options available. There is a wide array of option modules to choose from, subject to availability.

ECON2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applied Microeconomics 2

ECON2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Macroeconomic Policy 2

ECON2035

Economics Skills and Employability 2

PAIR2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Theories of International Relations

OR

PAIR2020Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Foundations of International Political Thought

Students pick either Theories of International Relations or Political Thinkers and once chosen it becomes compulsory.

Optional

PAIR2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Theories of International Relations

ECON2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Microeconomics of Markets

ECON2006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Statistical Theory 2

ECON2026Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Econometrics

PAIR2018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR2023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

PAIR2024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Chinese Politics

STAT2009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Research Methods in The Social Sciences

Year 3

In addition to Applied Microeconomics 3 and Macroeconomic Policy 3, students complete a Dissertation in Politics & International Relations or a Dissertation/Project in Economics.

Compulsory

These modules are only indicative examples of the options available. There is a wide array of option modules to choose from, subject to availability.

ECON3007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applied Microeconomics 3

PAIR3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Dissertation in Politics & International Relations

ECON3023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Dissertation/Project

ECON3033

Economics Skills and Employability 3

Optional

ECON3027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Labour Economics

ECON3010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Topics in Macroeconomics 3

PAIR3014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Globalisation and World Politics

PAIR3021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Chinese Politics

PAIR3027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

ECON3015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Principles of Finance

ECON3031Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Applied Econometrics

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