BSc (Hons) Politics and Economics at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Across the world, politics is increasingly driven by the dynamics of economics. Our BSc Politics and Economics degree focuses on how the interaction of political and economic forces shape societies nationally and internationally. You’ll learn how to apply tools of political and economic analysis to public policy issues, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others.

Department: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS LL12) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Politics and Economics degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of core political and economic concepts, theories and methodologies. You’ll then be able to specialise in a wide variety of areas, from political economy and financial markets through to international organisations and international trade. Our degree has Bachelor of Science status, in recognition of its technical analytical components that are highly valued by an increasingly diverse range of employers in the knowledge economy. Year 1 core modules include Introductory Economics, Quantitative Methods, Debates in British Politics, Mathematics for Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Introduction to Politics, Intermediate Microeconomics 1.

Career pathways

The skills developed on our courses are highly transferable. This means that regardless of what career you choose to embark on, doorways will be opened with your excellent range of highly sought core skills including critical thinking, analytical writing, research methods and an excellent capacity for communication across platforms and audiences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level ABB. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). Additionally, GCSE Mathematics at Grade 6(B). Applicants must have achieved the required GCSE grades at the time of making their application. BTEC DDD. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 6 (B). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application. IB Diploma 33. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL3/SL3. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee; placement year fee approximately 20% of UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,800 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee; placement year fees apply separately Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS LL12)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

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