Economics and Politics
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
3 Years
The BA (Hons) Economics & Politics course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around the creation of political relationships and how these factors combine to influence the political environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, politics and general management fields.
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About this course
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and political concepts, tools and principles, and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and one other area.
Understand the interconnection between specific economic theories and specific political traditions.
To appreciate the influence of regional, multinational and supranational institutions and organisations on the evolution of British politics.
2019 Entry
'A' Levels at grades BBC - CCC
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
AAT Level 3 Accounting
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
Successful completion of the foundation year of our BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year guarantees entry on to this course e see for further information.
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Subjects
- Economics
- Politics
Course programme
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4EC001 Microeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education (20 Credits)
4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
Year 2
5EC001 Economic Analysis and Methods (20 Credits)
5EC002 Microeconomic Theory and Policy (20 Credits)
5EC003 Macroeconomics and Policy (20 Credits)
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)
5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain (20 Credits)
5PO004 World Politics or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures (20 Credits)
Year 3
6EC003 Public and Social Welfare Economics (20 Credits)
6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East (20 Credits)
6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe (20 Credits)
6EC002 Critical Perspectives in Economics (20 Credits)
6EC004 Researching Topics in Economics (20 Credits)
6PO003 Political Theory 20 SEM2 Core (20 Credits)
Economics and Politics