BSc (Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement or study abroad at University of Bath

Programme overview

Develop the skills and knowledge to become a thoughtful political economist. You'll explore the relationship between economics and political decision-making. During this course, you’ll learn about the connections between society, the government, and the economy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 4 years with professional placement or study abroad | Study mode: full-time, with professional placement or study abroad | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Essential study skills in politics, Macroeconomics 1, Mathematics for economics, Microeconomics 1, Politics: key concepts and analysis, Statistics for economics.

Career pathways

Many of our economics graduates have gone on to careers in both the private and public sectors, working as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including either HL Mathematics. BTEC typical offer: D*DD plus A at A level. GCSE: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category B). English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 2 (Economics and School of Management courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with professional placement or study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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