Economics and Politics BA (Hons)

A degree in Economics and Politics is ideal preparation for a career in business, finance and the civil service. Graduates are well prepared to enter a range of roles in these sectors due to their specialist knowledge and key transferable skills, such as commercial awareness, communication, team working, independent research and critical analysis.

Since the global financial crisis of 2007/08, economics has been at the centre stage of policy analysis. Recently, the need for professionals with sound economic and political skills has become more important than ever, highlighted by the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Recent graduates have progressed on to roles such as  financial analyst at PwC, graduate consultant at IBM and revenue management analyst at TNT.

Entry criteria

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (eg BTEC)
Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language and Maths
Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)

English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade C

We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course

International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

Participate in hands-on learning activities such as debates, conferences and expert guest lectures. Previous guest speakers include prominent political figures such as the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the House of Commons Speaker, Rt Hon John Bercow.
DMU is recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence as a result of research and teaching excellence in European studies.
Enjoy an international experience linked directly to your studies through our DMU Global programme. Students have previously visited Hong Kong, Berlin, Washington D.C. and New York. Students in Brussels gained an understanding of the history of Europe and how that’s shaped life today.
The DMU Works team helps you become work ready by equipping you with the right tools to enter the competitive job market. Our students have been on various placements with local, national and global companies including IBM, Vauxhall, Walt Disney, the NHS and the Government Economic Service.
Our alumni are employed by leading brands in graduate roles such as business analyst at Deutsche Bank, audit associate at KPMG, financial analyst at PwC and revenue management analyst at TNT.