University of Leicester

Politics and Economics BA

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Leicester has always been at the cutting edge of British political science, and has an international reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in economic science. You will benefit from the expertise of our Politics lecturers, whilst being among the first to study at our new £16 million Brookfield campus – the new home of our School of Business. Politics and Economics are subjects that will always have an impact on the other.

Economics studies the ways in which external factors influence the economy and politics is one of the many external factors that has an impact on the economy. The success or failure of the economy is also a key aspect of political debate. Over the course of your degree you will learn how to analyse political ideas and ideologies and to consider the problems facing diverse political systems.

You will also cover the core subjects of microeconomics and macroeconomics, along with basic mathematical and statistical techniques which will help with solving economic problems. In your third year you will be able to choose all your modules from a wide list of politics and economics modules that you can pursue your own interests and delve deeper into the topics that interest you the most. As well as examining the workings of political systems in Britain and other states, you will explore some of the most important and interesting issues in politics: Who holds power and why?

Is there a crisis of political participation? What are the appropriate limits to individual liberty? Is globalisation a positive process?

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies. If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for more information, including the name and result of the qualification you have studied.

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Key highlights

  • Taught by Politics lecturers alongside the new £16 million Brookfield campus
  • Core training in microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Mathematical and statistical techniques for solving economic problems
  • Analyse political ideas, ideologies and diverse political systems
  • Free choice of final-year modules across politics and economics
  • Explore power, political participation, liberty and globalisation

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A/AS Levels : BBB.
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction
  • GCSE: 5/B — to include Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — GCSE : Grade 5/B in Mathematics International Baccalaureate : Pass Diploma with 28 points overall, including a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation, or 4 i…
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Nationals : Full Diploma with DDM.
  • T-level: Merit — to include in Management and Administration

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Political Researcher
  • Civil Servant
  • Public Affairs Consultant
  • Financial Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £20,200

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 University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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