Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - Politics and Economics with a Placement Year

Discover how money and power interact. Few economic questions are untouched by political themes. So this degree combines a thorough grounding in economic analysis with the study of theory and practice of politics.

Offered in conjunction with the School of Political, Social and International Studies, you will gain high-level training in economics alongside detailed insight into political science. By mastering both political and economic inquiry you will be able to draw more wide reaching predictions and recommendations in answer to questions such as how to manage the trade-off between social welfare and levels of taxation.

On this course you will spend 9-12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.