Economics and International Relations BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    3 Years

With our Economics and International Relations BA, you examine important themes such as globalisation and international trade theory from different perspectives.
You explore how the two fields challenge each other and prepare yourself to successfully confront these challenges in your career.
You join one of the largest dedicated International Relations departments in Europe. You benefit from the expertise of both departments and learn from experts who influence global economic policy.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Recent Economics graduates have found jobs as:
assistant economist, HMRC
data preparation and visualisation officer, CDO Partners
corporate analyst, JP Morgan.

You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B).
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Subjects

  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • International Trade
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Economics
  • Economics Principles
  • Finance and Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Advanced Microeconomics

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Economics Principles 1
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
  • The Rise of the Modern International Order
Spring teaching
  • Classical Political Theory & International Relations
  • Macroeconomics 1
  • Microeconomics 1
  • The Short Twentieth Century and Beyond
Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Contemporary International Theory
  • Introduction to International Political Economy
  • Macroeconomics 2
  • Microeconomics 2
Spring teaching
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
Options

Spring teaching
  • Development and the State
  • Globalisation and Global Governance
  • Security and Insecurity in Global Politics
  • The Politics of Foreign Policy
Study abroad or Placement

Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.

Placements (optional)

A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you’ll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.

Recent students have gone on placements at:

  • First Equity Partners
  • PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
  • Ernst & Young.

All students receive dedicated support throughout their placement – from finding an employer to preparing for an interview.

Year 3 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Statistics and Introductory Econometrics
Spring teaching
  • Statistics Project
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Contemporary Issues in the Global Political Economy
  • Economics of European Integration
  • Environmental Economics
  • Experimental Economics
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Governing Muslims: From Empire to the War on Terror
  • International Trade
  • Labour Economics
  • Marxism and International Relations
  • Mercenaries, Gangs and Terrorists: Private Security in International Politics
  • Monetary Theory and Policy
  • Political Economy of the Environment
  • Religions in Global Politics
  • Sex and Death in Global Politics
  • The Global Politics of Health
  • The Politics of International Trade
  • The Politics of Terror
  • Understanding Global Markets
  • What is War
Spring teaching
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Capitalism and Geopolitics
  • Climate Change Economics
  • Development and Geopolitics in East Asia
  • Dirty Wars? Conflict and Military Intervention
  • Economics of Crime
  • Economics of Education
  • Ethics in Global Politics
  • Financial Economics
  • Global Politics of Food
  • International Relations of the Modern Middle East
  • Mercenaries, Gangs and Terrorists: Private Security in International Politics
  • Peace Processes in Global Order: in-depth Analysis
  • The Economics of Development
  • The Reign of Rights in Global Politics
  • The United States in the World

Additional information

International students Fee :  £16,750 per year

Economics and International Relations BA (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.