About the Courses
Course details
Year 1
In Year 1 you’ll explore key concepts and debates in economics, as well as gaining the mathematical skills that you’ll need for economic analysis. You’ll also develop the critical and research skills you need to study politics and learn about political theory and different political systems.
Year 2
Compulsory modules in Year 2 will give you a broad and deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules in both subjects so you can develop your own interests. These cover topics like political theory, governments, political systems, security studies and international relations. You can even specialise in topics like transport, labour and health.
Final Year
In your final year you’ll apply your knowledge and skills to you
Course details
Year 1
In Year 1 you’ll explore key concepts and debates in economics, as well as gaining the mathematical skills that you’ll need for economic analysis. You’ll also develop the critical and research skills you need to study politics and learn about political theory and different political systems.
Year 2
Compulsory modules in Year 2 will give you a broad and deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules in both subjects so you can develop your own interests. These cover topics like political theory, governments, political systems, security studies and international relations. You can even specialise in topics like transport, labour and health.
Final Year
In your final year you’ll apply your knowledge and skills to your dissertation. This is an independent research project on a topic of your choice. Around this you’ll build your own programme of study in both subjects, with topics as diverse as economic development, global economic co-ordination, political psychology, international banking and finance, and gender and violence.