BA Economics and Politics
About this course
BA Hons in Economics and Politics, a degree across the Economics and Politics and International Relations subject areas. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum connects economic analysis with political science insights. The first year covers foundational principles through Foundations of Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Global Challenges in World Politics, Foundations of Macroeconomics, Political Theory for a Troubled World, and Professional Development for Economics. The second year progresses to deeper concepts via Intermediate Microeconomics, Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development, Global Capitalism and its Discontent, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Global Superpowers, and Politics of the Global South. In the final year, students study compulsory modules including Current Issues in Economics and Public Policy Analysis. Optional modules span areas such as Global Macroeconomics and Policy, Growth and Development, International Trade and Business, Labour and Health Economics, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, Industrial Organisation, Critical Political Theory, Critical Studies of War and Security, Democracy Under Pressure, Environment and Development, Policymaking in the Real World, Security, Strategy and Technology, The Politics of Borders and Migration, and The Politics of Crises and the Future of Governance.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 41%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 22%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
- Global Challenges in World Politics
- Foundations of Macroeconomics
- Political Theory for a Troubled World
- Professional Development for Economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Global Capitalism and its Discontent
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Global Superpowers
- Politics of the Global South
- Current Issues in Economics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Growth and Development
- International Trade and Business
- Labour and Health Economics
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Critical Political Theory
- Critical Studies of War and Security
- Democracy Under Pressure
- Environment and Development
- Policymaking in the Real World
- Security, Strategy and Technology
- The Politics of Borders and Migration
- The Politics of Crises and the Future of Governance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £47,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £12,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
How many students continue on BA Economics and Politics at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.