Economics, Politics and International Relations BA

We will provide you with a perfect blend of theory and practice, covering topics such as:

How can we measure inequality or the impact of climate change, and what should we do about it?

What impact does war have on the global economy?

Are education or healthcare investments like other forms of investment?

How do you measure the success of a political voting system?

Can you reform some institutions to make your country or corporation wealthier?

The BA Economics, Politics and International Relations provides you with the analytical skills and intellectual toolbox to help answer these pressing economics questions and many more. You will learn how to interpret data, understand (and quantify) the decisions made by individuals, organisations, and governments, and evaluate public policy both nationally and globally.

This degree connects the analytical skills of economics with insights and ways of thinking from politics and international relations. It begins by introducing the foundational principles of economic theory, international relations and politics.

Year one will cover the fundamentals of economic theory and practice, politics in the modern world, and the fundamentals of international relations.

Years two and three allow you to choose modules from across economics, politics, and international relations. As your degree progresses and you discover more about both the subjects and about yourself, you can flex this course in ways that speak to your changing interests and strengths. For example, this might lead you to choose modules in growth and development or international trade and business amongst other specialisations.