BSc Politics and Economics

“There are a great amount of workshops and advice sessions available to students, which means that there is help available to those who might be having difficulties within the course. Rather than learning exclusively from lectures and then private study, there are classes for students to develop their understanding of the lectures, and that is really important.”

-Alex Fernandes, BSc Politics and Economics student

Course Detail

This degree programme allows you to study both economics and politics in a combined approach, giving you a thorough and high-level training in economics alongside providing you with a detailed insight into political science.

As with the BSc Economics degree, this course will give you a thorough and high level training in economics but with the additional emphasis on political science. Many real social problems require both economic and political analysis, and mastering both will enable you to present more comprehensive and satisfactory predictions and recommendations; skills that are in heavy demand by employers.

The course is taught by academics from the School of Economics together with the School of Political, Social and International Studies, and our students benefit directly from their combined expertise.

Course Structure

In the first and second years, two thirds of your modules will be delivered by the School of Economics, providing you with conceptual and practical tools relevant to economics. The other third of your modules will focus on developing your knowledge of political science. The third year of study will focus on the political application of knowledge, with two thirds of your programme of study lead by the School of Political, Social and International Studies.

Year 1

You will study a number of core modules in economics and business, allowing you to establish your understanding of macro and microeconomics. You will also be taught economic modelling and statistical techniques in the ‘Introductory Mathematics’ and ‘Statistics for Economists’ modules.

You will also have the opportunity to select optional modules from a diverse range offered by School of Political, Social and International Studies.

Year 2

You will continue to develop your understanding of macro and microeconomics through the ‘Intermediate Economics’ module.  ‘Applied Economic Analysis’ is a second year module which will develop your statistical skills further, while simultaneously helping you to apply learned theory to case studies. Modules such as this are specifically designed to enhance the employability of our graduates.

Your study of economics will be complemented by a selection of modules from the School of Political, Social and International Studies.

Year 3

In your third year you will choose one module from a diverse range offered by the School of Economics. The remainder of your third year studies will be made up of modules from a broad curriculum of political disciplines, to which you will be able to apply learning from your studies of economics.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out through examinations and a variety of forms of coursework, including essays, oral presentations, research exercises and group work.

• Essays are used for testing general levels of understanding and ability to apply concepts
• Course tests are used for checking on mastery of technical material
• Econometric projects are used for testing ability to apply, interpret and assess statistical techniques
• Critical review of an academic article is employed in order to test both understanding and the ability to critically assess
• Examinations allow for open-ended treatment of material.

Brochure:School of Economics Undergraduate Brochure (PDF)

About the School

We are a research-inspired School, committed to providing our students with a first-rate academic experience where excellence in teaching goes hand in hand with internationally renowned research.

Whether you are interested in business, politics or simply how the world works, economics is a wonderful discipline for understanding how individuals make choices, how those choices create markets, and how markets interact to create national and global economies. It also provides the essential understanding for how economic policies can be developed to improve social welfare. The School of Economics gives you the opportunity to engage with these topics, to discover new avenues of economic learning and develop your own interests in the subject.

We are renowned for our high quality courses, and came joint 4^th for Economics teaching in the 2012 National Student Survey, with our flagship BSc Economics degree achieving a 100% overall satisfaction rating. Our research-inspired degree programmes, led by internationally renowned researchers, provide you with a practical insight to the academic rigour of Economics, and in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), 95% of our research was found to be of international standing.

Employability

As well as the University’s Careers and Employability service, the School of Economics has a dedicated careers adviser. Designed with employability in mind, our programmes offer excellent opportunities for our students, who graduate with great career prospects.

Student Experience

We consistently receive highly positive feedback from our students, with the BSc Economics course receiving 100% overall satisfaction and 99% for teaching (2012 National Student Survey).

The School of Economics is a lively close knit community with friendly, approachable academic staff. We also prioritise pastoral care; all students are allocated a Personal Adviser with whom they can discuss academic issues and general concerns. We take pride in being able to get to know many of our students on an individual level.  

Teaching Excellence and Facilities

We supplement traditional teaching methods with practical sessions such as interactive workshops and classroom experiments, making sure our students receive the benefit of a variety of learning environments. The success of our integrated teaching methods and variety of innovative assessment approaches are reflected in our excellent student satisfaction scores, with the School being ranked joint 4th for Economics Teaching in the 2012 National Student Survey.

UniStats Information

Year 1

If you are planning to start your 1st year in September 2013 (or later), the following course profile will apply to you. (120 credits in total) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module
PSI-1A01 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY, 20 credit module, SEM1
PSI-1A02 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY POLITICS , 20 credit module, SEM2

INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS, 40 credit year long module (if you do not have A-level Maths or equivalent) or
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS, 40 credit year long module (if you have A-level Maths or equivalent)

Year 2

We present two course profiles for Year 2 below.

Course Profile A applies to any student beginning Year 1 in September 2013 (or later).

Course Profile B applies to any student who is a direct entrant to Year 2 in September 2013, or who is a current student.

Course Profile A (Entry to Year 1 in 2013-14)

Compulsory Modules (100 credits) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

INTERMEDIATE ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module
APPLIED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 40 credit year long module
PSI-2A48 BUILDING BLOCKS OF POLITICAL Science, 20 credit module, SEM 2

Options

PSI-2*- Any module beginning PSI-2

Course Profile B (Direct Entry to Year 2 in 2013-14, or Current Students)

Compulsory Modules (80 credits) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

Students should not exceed 80 coursework credits in years 2 and 3 combined.

ECO-2A05 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS, 20 credit module, SEM1
ECO-2A06 METHODS OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH, 20 credit module, SEM2
ECO-2A07 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, 20 credit module, SEM1
PSI-2A48 BUILDING BLOCKS OF POLITICAL Science, 20 credit module, SEM 2

Options Range A
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:

PSI-2* Any module beginning PSI-2

Year 3

We present two course profiles for Year 3 below.

Course Profile A applies to any student beginning Year 1 in September 2013 (or later).

Course Profile B applies to any student who is a direct entrant to Year 2 in September 2013, or who is a current student.

Course Profile A (Entry to Year 1 in 2013-14)

Students will select 40 credits from the following ECO modules

GOVERNMENT, WELFARE AND POLICY, 40 credit year long module
ADVANCED ECONOMICS, 40 credit year long module

Options

Students will select 80 credits from PSI
PSI-3*- Any module beginning PSI-3

Course Profile B (Direct Entry to Year 2 in 2013-14, or Current Students)

Compulsory Modules (20 credits) (SEM1: Semester 1; SEM2: Semester 2)

ECO-3B08 TOPICS IN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 20 credit module, SEM2

Options Range A

Students will select 20 credits from the following modules:
PSI-3* Any module beginning PSI-3

Options Range B

Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:

ECO-2* Any module beginning ECO-2
ECO-3* Any module beginning ECO-3
PSI-2* Any module beginning PSI-2
PSI-3* Any module beginning PSI-3

Free Choice
Students are required to select 40 credits, which may be from any Option Range referred to above or from the course catalogue with the approval of their School.

 

Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

University Fees and Financial Support: UK/EU Students

https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance

University Fees and Financial Support: International Students

The University of East Anglia will be charging International students £12,550 for all full-time School of Economics  undergraduate programmes which start in 2013.

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Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.

UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The system allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it must be sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Undergraduate Admissions Office (Economics)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

Please click here to register your details via our Online Enquiry Form.

International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.