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Bachelor of Economics and Politics

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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

  • UK entry: GCSE: Mathematics C/4. Plus a level 3 qualification: 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB: 32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects
  • Our Maths requirement can be met with either: 2 in Standard level Maths
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,750 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£34,577 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentGovernment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.