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BA Politics and Economics
UCAS code: LL12
The degree has been especially designed for students who wish to study both Politics and Economics.
Year One
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Introduction to Politics |
Introduction to Political Systems |
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Microeconomics 1 |
Macroeconomics |
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Applying Maths to Economics |
Using Economic Data |
Year Two
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Households, Firms, Markets and Welfare |
Market Power and Market Failure |
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Foundations of Macroeconomic Theory |
Macroeconomics and Finance |
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Plus two from the following: Government and Democracy in the United Kingdom European Union Politics Globalisation |
Plus two from the following: Political Ideas International Security Studies The Making of Contemporary US Foreign Policy Political Analysis |
Year Three
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Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
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Dissertation (two modules) in either Politics or Economics (one per semester) |
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Plus six modules (three per semester) in either Politics and Economics |
More details about our modules
Entry Requirements for 2012
A/AS levels:
Three A levels usually required. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. Key skills welcomed in addition and may be included in any offer. Equivalent Tariff points may be offered (320).
Typical offer: ABB
Other qualifications:
- GCSE: Maths at a Grade B
- Access to HE courses: Pass relevant diploma with some credits at distinction
- European Baccalaureate: Pass with 70% overall.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 32 points minimum.
- International Students: require a minimum 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent).
- BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma DDM.
Interviews not normally required. All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department.
