Description

Combine study of two of the most influential fields in business to learn what impacts businesses, policies and the labour market.

By studying Politics and Economics, you will develop a deep understanding of global markets and political systems. This course has been designed to deliver practical skills that enhance your employability. Career prospects include roles such as an economist, advisor or consultant.

In addition to delivering the comprehensive practical aspects of politics and economics, this programme will provide you with a firm understanding of the key issues facing both the political and economic arenas. You will develop a solid knowledge of underpinning foundations for critical areas in the world we live.

Why choose this course:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of political systems and economic markets. Develop the practical skills needed for a career in politics or economics, such as a consultant or policy advisor.
• To enhance your CV, we fund your membership of the Royal Economic Society during your study. Membership increases your professional profile as a future economist and enables you to access competitions, grants, conferences, job market and symposiums.
• We invite a range of high profile guest speakers. Our cooperation with businesses provides a great opportunity for networking, internships and work related experiences.
• Field trips and real-life economic projects and live experiments embedded in the programme.
• Opportunity to qualify as a Microsoft Office Specialist.
• Opportunity to take a placement year, giving you chance to gain experience while studying.

Year in Industry

All of our business students have the option of adding in a year in industry and / or a semester of studying abroad with one of our partners to their course. A year in industry gives students fantastic experience and is attractive to potential employers. This normally takes place after the second year of the course and extends the course duration by one year (15% of the standard tuition fee is chargeable). Study Abroad normally takes place for a semester of the second year of the course and doesn’t extend the course duration as credits achieved abroad count towards your degree.

You don’t need to decide whether you would like to take either of these options until after you have started the course with us.