BA Economics and Politics (Industry)
About this course
BA Hons in Economics and Politics (Industry), an undergraduate degree spanning Economics and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes an integrated industry placement year during the third year, enabling students to gain professional experience. The first year covers the foundations through Foundations of Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Global Challenges in World Politics, Foundations of Macroeconomics, and Political Theory for a Troubled World. The second year progresses to Intermediate Microeconomics, Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development, Global Capitalism and its Discontent, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Global Superpowers. The third year consists of the professional placement role. The final year allows students to tailor their studies through various optional modules such as Global Macroeconomics and Policy, Labour and Health Economics, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, and Growth and Development, alongside compulsory modules including Current Issues in Economics and Public Policy Analysis.
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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 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
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): 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
- Placement Year
- Current Issues in Economics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Labour and Health Economics
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Growth and Development
- International Trade and Business
- Industrial Organisation
- Critical Studies of War and Security
- Democracy Under Pressure
- Environment and Development
- Policymaking in the Real World
- Security, Strategy and Technology
- Critical Political Theory
- 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 (Industry) 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 (Industry) 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 (Industry) at Lancaster University?
88% 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 (Industry) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics and Politics (Industry) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Economics and Politics (Industry) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Economics and Politics (Industry) at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.