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Economics with Political Studies BSc (Econ) (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Studying Economics with Political Studies at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten teaching and research centres. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This course offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods and a quarter of your time will be spent on political studies. The knowledge and transferable skills gained will lead to excellent career prospects in public and private management, financial institutions and in government.Through your studies you will develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond. You will learn to appreciate and apply the core theories of micro and macroeconomics; gain important quantitative and computing skills that are widely applicable as well as skills in logical reasoning and gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning. You will also gain a grounding in politics by analysing and criticising classic and contemporary texts and exploring political ideas and processes in countries throughout the world and the global system.Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Our courses follow a coherent and developmental structure which we combined with an effective and flexible approach to study.- Study academic politics and be introduced to the ‘real world’ of contemporary politics.- Cover micro and macro-economics to build a solid foundation of economic theory.- See how economics and politics combine and challenge the world around them.- Opportunity to undertake a dissertation to explore an in-depth topic you are passionate about.
Application deadline
29 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : BBB - ABB
Required subjects:GCSE Maths grade A or 7 to meet the Maths requirement for this course.At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
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Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
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