BSc Economics and Politics
About this course
BSc in Economics and Politics, an economics and politics and international relations degree examining the intersection of economic systems and political governance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme requires no prior subject knowledge and includes introductory training in economics, politics, and statistical analysis. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Statistics for Business and Management, Economic Principles, History of Economic Thought, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Global Sustainability Policy and Governance, Mathematics for Economists, Economics I, Economics II, and Basic Quantitative Methods. The second year advances core knowledge through Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, The Politics of the World Economy, and The Economics of Politics. Optional modules allow students to explore diverse subjects spanning political theory, international relations, business, and artificial intelligence. Students can tailor their studies by choosing from various module options across both disciplines. In the final year, participants can further specialise by selecting specific final examination options or by completing a dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA - AAA. IB: 38/766 - 36/666.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 47%: 53 offers from 112 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 46%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Statistics for Business and Management
- Economic Principles
- History of Economic Thought
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Global Sustainability Policy and Governance
- Mathematics for Economists
- Economics I
- Economics II
- Basic Quantitative Methods
- Politics and Economy of the Contemporary Middle East
- Religious Communities of the Middle East: Culture, Endangerment and Survival
- Critical Skills for Politics and International Relations
- Globalisation of World Politics
- The Challenges of World Politics in the Twenty-First Century
- Power and Democracy
- Politics in Europe
- Classical Political Thought
- Early Modern Political Thought
- International Politics of the Global South
- The State of the UK: Identifying Marginalised Identities and Addressing Inequalities
- The Politics of Development
- Population and Society
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economics for Management
- Introduction to Data Science in Economics
- Introduction to Behavioural Economics
- Personal Finance
- Marketing and Society
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Leadership and Teams
- Statistics for Business
- The International Business Context
- Future You
- Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- The Politics of the World Economy
- The Economics of Politics
- Work Experience: Building Skills and Unlocking Opportunities
- Contemporary Theories of World Politics
- American Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Security Studies
- Political Thought of Modernity
- Changing Character of Warfare
- Explaining Public Policies
- Introduction to Research Design in Politics and International Relations
- Comparative Electoral Systems
- Environmental Governance
- The Politics of Humanitarian Emergencies
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Gendering World Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £57,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of Exeter do next?
100% 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 Exeter?
82% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Politics at University of Exeter?
47% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 53 offers from 112 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Economics and Politics at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Politics at University of Exeter?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.