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BSc Economics and Politics

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

How and why do governments try to regulate markets? Why are Central Banks independent? What explains the fluctuations of stock markets and exchange rates? How important is the economy for the outcome of elections? What is globalisation and how does it impact our daily lives?

Economic and political events dominate domestic and international news, and impact on our day-to-day lives, as well as shaping the future. This course should interest you if you want to gain an understanding of politics and economics, but also want to understand the interaction between the two disciplines. You study economic methods while exploring the very nature of democracy and the ways in which governments use the economy for their advantage.

One this course you study a range of topics such as:

Macro- and microeconomics

Political systems and political ideas

Research design and statistical methods

Globalisation and international development

European Union economics and politics

Study abroad

Your education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.

Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.

If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host university.

Placement year

Your education extends beyond the university campus. We support you by providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost.

The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend your third year employed on a placement with an external organisation, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course. This provides you with the opportunity to learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways.

If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,525per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    43rd out of 79 2

    46th out of 79 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    113 50%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    23rd

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    119 55%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    61st

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    20th

    3

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