BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad
About this course
BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad, a joint honours degree spanning economics and politics and international relations. Students spend an integrated year studying abroad at an international university in a non-UK context.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 76%: 65 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 67%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 62%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 44%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 61%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 12%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £56,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
86% 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 with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
98% 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 with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
76% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 65 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.