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Bachelor of Economics and Politics

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics and Politics taught by the School of Economics.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Economics and Politics. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Accountancy
Business
Management
Consultancy
Work in aid agencies
Not-for-profit organisations
Government departments

Curriculum

Four-year full-time honours degree. You will also take one other optional course. Topics and courses named on the page include Economics 1A (20 credits)
Economics 1B (20 credits)
Politics and Internal Relations 1A
Politics and International Relations 1B
Economics 2A (20 credits). A study-abroad period is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A Level AAB
IB 6
6
5 At Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

UCAS Personal Statement
Academic Reference.

How to apply

Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£28,680 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£39,507 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Social Sciences
Department	Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.