BA Economics and Politics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Explore the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world in this dual honours degree.

Department: School of Economics; School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Mathematical Methods for Economics 2, Thinking Politically: Key Concepts, British Politics. Second year: Statistics and Econometrics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Political Analysis 2: How to do empirical research. Final year: Economic Policy and Practice, Research Project 1, Parliamentary Studies, Development Economics.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates now work as professional economists in government, industry and the third sector. We also have students successfully enter related professions, such as banking, insurance, accountancy, sales and management. Some of our most recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the European Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Additionally, we have students who continue to study economics at postgraduate level either here in Sheffield or at other world-renowned institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: AAB. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB + B in the EPQ; ABB + A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD + A at A Level. Scottish Highers: AAAAB. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA. Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 6/B. English language: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, or IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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