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Bachelor of Economics and Politics
- Aberystwyth, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): 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
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM: International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB, or country-specific equivalent; applicants with lower results may take the International Foundation route; some courses have subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026
- PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible and upload supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of International Politics |
| Department | Department of International Politics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,400 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026, PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after), Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component).