Keele University

Politics with Economics BA (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

What impact does politics have on economies and how do markets shape politics? The relationship between political and economic power is essential for comprehending our society, its challenges, and how to change it. Explore contemporary developments in both the political sphere and the economy on our Politics with Economics BA, asking fundamental questions to understand how politics shapes the economy and vice versa.

Placement opportunities will enable you to gain valuable experience in the workplace and prepare you for careers in government, business and finance.

Key highlights

  • Explores how politics shapes economies and how markets shape politics
  • Examines contemporary developments in both politics and the economy
  • Placement opportunities to gain valuable workplace experience
  • Option of an international, placement or entrepreneurship year

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil servant
  • Policy analyst
  • Political researcher
  • Economic analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Public affairs consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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