Overview
Political Economy BA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Political Economy gives you a grounding in the English legal system before you specialise. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 18 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
Sits between economics and politics and is read for the analytical combination. Its graduates work in policy, regulation and research where both halves are needed.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy analyst
- Economic and political researcher
- Regulatory affairs analyst
- Political risk consultant
- Public affairs officer
- Government economist, with enough economics
Where they work
- Government departments and regulators
- Think tanks and research institutes
- Consultancies and risk advisers
- International organisations
- Financial services in policy and strategy
After the course
A master's for analytical posts, and the civil service or Government Economic Service competitions.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000