Politics with Economics BA (Hons)
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Bachelor's degree
In Loughborough
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Loughborough
Overview
Our Politics with Economics BA (Hons) degree will provide you with an excellent opportunity to pursue your interest in domestic and international politics, and to tackle some of the biggest questions in contemporary political life, while developing a deep and rich grasp of major debates that have shaped the discipline of economics.
Our BA Politics with Economics degree starts by building your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of political practice and theory to an in-depth understanding of more specialised subjects such as populism, the EU, US politics, political violence, gender, justice and British politics. At the same time, it will introduce you to the major debates and developments in the field of economics, including topics such as micro- and macro-economics, economic theory and finance.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
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Subjects
- Political Thought
- Democracy
- Financial Training
- Communication Training
- Trade
- British Politics
- Financial
- Finance
- Global
- International
- Economics
- Design
- Philosophy
- Macroeconomics
- Political Philosophy
- European Politics
- International Politics
- International Trade
- Politics
- International Relations
Course programme
What you'll study
Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Politics with Economics BA (Hons) degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.
The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Final year
Year 1
You will specialise in the areas of politics and economics that you enjoy the most. Choose from a list of optional courses offered by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations on topics such as nationalism, terrorism, political philosophy, populism, and gender, and by the School of Business and Economics on a range of topics addressing key issues such as International Trade, Finance and Industrial Economics. You will also write a dissertation on an aspect of politics or economics that you would like to explore in more detail.
Semester 1
Smart Scholarship Core
Smart Scholarship
This module introduces students to fundamental skills for successful study in Politics, International Relations, and/or History.
The Making and Unmaking of the World Order Core
The Making and Unmaking of the World Order
This module introduces students to the main currents of world history and to the shifting structure of the international order in the modern period. It aims to cover both the mainstream narratives and those critical of Eurocentrism, thereby stimulating an appreciation in cultural diversity
The Contemporary World Arena Core
The Contemporary World Arena
The aims of the module are to explore various aspects of the contemporary world arena, and to consider the importance of different actors and issues; and to identify links between theory and practice in the world arena.
Semester 2
Power, Politics and Ideology in Modern Europe Core
Power, Politics and Ideology in Modern Europe
This module provides an introduction to modern European history from c.1750 to the present and to the major ideological families that have defined, and continue to shape, European political, cultural, and intellectual life.
Understanding Democratic Institutions Core
Understanding Democratic Institutions
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the main institutions, powers and dynamics of a liberal democracy.
Conceptions of Democracy Core
Conceptions of Democracy
The aim of this module is to introduce a variety of perspectives on democracy and examine some of the problems resulting from the institutionalisation of democracy in the domestic and global arenas.
Semester 1 & 2
Principles of Macroeconomics Core
Principles of Macroeconomics
The aims of this module are to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real world problems.
Principles of Microeconomics Core
Principles of Microeconomics
The aims of this module are to introduce how microeconomic methods of analysis are used to analyse and evaluate contemporary market systems.
Year 2
You will take compulsory and optional courses in a range of topics in politics, from political thought and political protest, to European politics, British politics and others while further developing your grasp of economic theory and practice.
Semester 1
History of Political Thought (EUB629) Core
History of Political Thought (EUB629)
The aim of this module is to examine the development of political thought by looking at key concepts, thinkers and movements in the history of ideas.
Theories and Methods in Political Research Core
Theories and Methods in Political Research
The aims of this module are to introduce students to the dominant approaches and their research methods in politics
The European Union Optional
The European Union
The purpose of this course is to inform students about the European Union, including: its historical evolution, its deepening process, its enlargement process, its institutions, its member states and its policy areas.
British Politics Optional
British Politics
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the history, institutions, actors, processes and challenges of British Politics and Government.
Enterprise, Employability and Personal Development Optional
Enterprise, Employability and Personal Development
The key aim of this module is to influence students' awareness of and performance in key competencies which are required for personal effectiveness in employment and as a citizen in the wider community
Political Communication Optional
Political Communication
The key aim of this module is to introduce students to the different theoretical perspectives underpinning the study of the political communication before examining specific aspects of political communication in various democracies.
Transport Economics Optional
Transport Economics
Semester 2
Research Design Core
Research Design
The aim of this module is to develop skills in research design.
The American Century: US Politics and Society in 20th Century Optional
The American Century: US Politics and Society in 20th Century
1) Introduce students to the main institutions of the US government and how they function within the US political system 2) Examine the politics and foreign policy of the United States through an analysis of its 20th century history 3) Explore how US cultural, social and intellectual history influenced US politics in the 20th century.
Comparative European Politics Optional
Comparative European Politics
The module offers a pan-European introduction to the continent's politics and compares the instututions of, and processes within, democracies across Europe. The module also focuses on the importance of the comparative method and the theoretically-informed empirical research in the field of political science.
Politics of Developing Countries Optional
Politics of Developing Countries
This module aims to examine the problem of socio-economic inequality between the global North and global South and to analyse the relationship between global and local politics and socio-economic development.
The Economics of Social Issues Optional
The Economics of Social Issues
Semester 1 and 2
Elective Optional
Elective
Including: Economics; English; Languages (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese); Geography; History; Business; Social Sciences
Economics of the Financial System Optional
Economics of the Financial System
The aims of the module are (1) to enable students to understand the key theoretical and analytical issues involved in the financial system; (2) to apply this analytical framework to the business of financial institutions and markets; (3) to review the changing economics of financial firms; (4) to gain an understanding of current issues in the financial system; (5) to consider the causes, consequences and regulatory responses to the global financial crisis.
International Economic Relations Optional
International Economic Relations
This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.
Introduction to Financial Economics Optional
Introduction to Financial Economics
Final year
You will specialise in the areas of politics and economics that you enjoy the most. Choose from a list of optional courses offered by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations on topics such as nationalism, terrorism, political philosophy, populism, and gender, and by the School of Business and Economics on a range of topics addressing key issues such as International Trade, Finance and Industrial Economics. You will also write a dissertation on an aspect of politics or economics that you would like to explore in more detail.
Semester 1
Dissertation Core
Dissertation
To enable students to undertake an extensive piece of research on a topic of their choice in the field of their degree title, and to further develop their skills in research techniques and methods.
State Violence and Terrorism Optional
State Violence and Terrorism
The Asia Pacific in Global Politics Optional
The Asia Pacific in Global Politics
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Populist Challenge to Western Democracies Optional
Populist Challenge to Western Democracies
Populism is a phenomenon which has attracted substantial attention in recent years. This is not least related to the rise of radical right-wing parties in Western Europe during the past few decades.
International Politics of the Middle East Optional
International Politics of the Middle East
This module introduces students to key political issues in Middle East politics from a local, regional, and global perspective by employing relevant conceptual tools and empirically-informed analyses.
Empire, War and Popular Culture in Britain c. 1880-1930 Optional
Empire, War and Popular Culture in Britain c. 1880-1930
1968: World Revolution? Optional
1968: World Revolution?
This module introduces students to the events of 1968 around the world and will examine the claim that they represented a 'world revolution' in that movements of rebellion in all the major centres were united by three things: rejection of the USSR, rejection of the USA and rejection of the 'Old Left'.
Semester 2
Post-War Britain: The Start of the Decline Optional
Post-War Britain: The Start of the Decline
The aim of this module is for students to become familiar with key events in British Post-War political history, the key factors in shaping the events and their relevance for understanding contemporary Britain.
Gender and Politics Optional
Gender and Politics
The aim of this module is to explore how gender, understood in terms of both masculinity and femininity, relates to politics, both domestic and international.
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Politics with Economics BA (Hons)