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Politics and Economics BA at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree explores how politics and economics affect each other, how to analyse political issues and ideologies, and how to solve real-world economic problems.

Faculty: College of Business  |  Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The degree gives an interdisciplinary perspective on how political systems and ideas interact with economies and markets.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B. Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, 24 at Distinction. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): LL12.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time

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