BSc Economics and Politics
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Politics and International Relations, a degree in the economics and politics and international relations subject area. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods. The curriculum integrates study across both disciplines through structured stages leading to an independent research project. The first year establishes fundamental disciplinary concepts through compulsory modules such as Principles of Economics, Introduction to Political Theory, Debates in World Politics I, and Understanding International Relations. The second year advances core analytical capabilities via compulsory study in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Comparative Politics, alongside a selection of optional modules covering specific geographic regions and thematic issues. The final year allows extensive specialisation through advanced options in economic theory and political systems, concluding with a substantial dissertation or research project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA. IB: 6,6,6 32 points overall. BTEC: DDD in Business or Information Technology
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 71%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 33%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Debates in World Politics I
- Principles of Economics
- Professional and Academic Skills Development for Economists A
- Debates in World Politics II
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Understanding International Relations
- Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Comparative Politics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Feminist Political Ideas
- International Security
- Politics of Sustainable Development
- Post-Colonial Britain: Race, Identity & Belonging
- The Political Economy of Energy and Energy Security
- The Politics of the European Union
- US Politics
- Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy
- Behavioural and Experimental Economics
- China and the World Economy
- Development Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Dissertation
- Economics Dissertation
- Contemporary International Political Economy
- Parliamentary Studies
- Topics in British Politics
- The International Law and Politics of Armed Conflict
- Advanced Behavioural and Experimental Economics
- Economics of the European Union
- International Trade Theory and Policy
- Professional Development
- Advanced Financial Markets and Institutions
- Decision Theory and Games
- Economics of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Web3
- Health Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- Industrial Organisation
- Monetary Policy and Dynamic Macroeconomics
- Public Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Politics at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.