BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/
About this course
BA in Economics, Politics and International Studies, an economics degree focused on the intersection of economic theory and political structures. The course is structured around three distinct specialisms, offering students the choice between an Economics pathway (BSc), a Politics and International Studies pathway (BA), and a Bipartite pathway (BA). The final year allows students to tailor their studies through up to six optional modules. This includes a core module titled the Making of Economic Policy. Depending on the chosen route, students select a required number of modules in Economics, in PAIS, or a combination across both disciplines.
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What students say
Based on about 476 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 505 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 170 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 65%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 585 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 19%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics pathway (BSc) – up to six optional modules, including a required number in Economics.
- Politics and International Studies pathway (BA) - up to six optional modules, including a required number in PAIS.
- Bipartite pathway (BA) - up to six optional modules, including a required number across Economics and PAIS.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £45,000 after 3 years, £64,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £51,000 and £95,500. The £64,500 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick?
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, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics, Politics and International Studies BSc/ at University of Warwick?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.