BSc Politics and Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Politics and Economics, an economics and politics and international relations degree. Core topics include Statistics. Students can undertake optional modules in subsequent years. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Political Science, Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods (Mathematics), Quantitative Methods (Statistics) and The LSE Course. The second year builds competence with Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics I, Econometrics II and Courses to the value of two units from a range of Government options. The third year continues study through One government option to the value of one unit, One economics option to the value of one unit, one economics option to the value of one unit, one government option to the value of one unit, one outside option to the value of one unit, one government option to the value of one unit, one economics option to the value of one unit and an outside option to the value of one unit.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, including Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level, including Mathematics
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Politics and Economics (LL12) at London School of Economics and Political Science for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 71%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Introduction to Political Science
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- The LSE Course
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Econometrics II
- Courses to the value of two units from a range of Government options
- One government option to the value of one unit
- One economics option to the value of one unit
- EITHER one economics option to the value of one unit
- OR one government option to the value of one unit
- OR one outside option to the value of one unit
- OR one economics option to the value of one unit
- OR an outside option to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £66,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science 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 Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 186 UCAS points.
Does BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.