University of Southampton

Politics and Economics (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Politics and economics are at the heart of society and affect everyone. You'll gain an in-depth understanding and interest in both fields. You'll graduate with transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking and independent research.

This will put you in a position to pursue a career in government, finance and business or advocacy organisations. On this BSc Politics and Economics degree you'll gain a specialist knowledge of: microeconomics (the behaviour of individuals and businesses) macroeconomics (the behaviour of the economy as a whole) political concepts such as democracy and international relations You'll also have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. Examples include Chinese politics, ethics, criminology and industrial economics.

You'll take part in lectures and small classes. You'll be able to use the behavioural economics laboratory and the Bloomberg suite, which is a realistic trading-room environment with a

Key highlights

  • Specialist knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and political concepts
  • Optional modules include Chinese politics, ethics, criminology and industrial economics
  • Access to a behavioural economics laboratory
  • Bloomberg suite offering a realistic trading-room environment
  • Taught through lectures and small classes
  • Builds skills in analysis, critical thinking and independent research

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Mathematics
  • A-level: BBB — to include including Mathematics and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: BBC — to include including B in Mathematics Pass, with 32 points overall with 16
  • A-level: AB — to include including Mathematics DD; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC Extended or National Extended Diploma; you will also need an additional; BTEC Extended or National Extended Diploma; without the additional

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil servant
  • Policy analyst
  • Economic analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Advocacy officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £26,000 per year

Admission

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