BA (Hons) Politics & Economics

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • A dynamic and interdisciplinary course exploring the power and (in)equality, justice, and conflict in a world shaped by economic, pandemic, and climate crises

  • You can choose units tailored to your passions and career aspirations;

  • We cover a range of issues, including populism, leadership, diplomacy, race, gender, identity, and environmental activism

  • Gain hands-on experience as political pundits, experts, fact-checkers, journalists, and researchers through participation in staff-student-run projects

  • Network with industry professionals and add valuable experience to your CV in a 4-week or 30-week placement. You'll be career-ready, with 95% of our students in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating

  • Be part of a community studying politics and economics through regular events, film screenings, discussions, and debates, organized and led by students' BU Politics Society

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Accounting, Finance and Economics


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,3 years with 4 week placement, 4 years with 30 week placement


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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,


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