BSc Economics and Politics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics, an undergraduate degree spanning the fields of economics and politics and international relations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. Students can undertake a placement year and a year abroad. The first year covers core subjects through Principles of Economics and Political Analysis. The second year focuses on advanced theory with Econometric Analysis, Microeconomic Theory, and Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy. The third year consolidates learning through Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis and Critical Challenges in Political Economy, alongside a PPE dissertation. Optional modules across the course allow students to explore areas such as European Union Politics, Game Theory, and Health Economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics IB: 35 points with a minimum grade of 5 points in Higher level or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). BTEC: DDD including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Economics and Politics (LL21) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 231 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 81 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 37%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Political Analysis
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Quantitative Methods
- Mathematics for Economists
- Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Political Theory: States, Liberty and Revolution
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- York Policy Lab
- Introduction to Global Politics
- Global Challenges: From Theory to Practice
- Econometric Analysis
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Elections and Voting Behaviour
- Econometric Theory
- Things Fall Apart: Political Thought in Times of Crisis
- Justice, Equality, and Difference
- Capitalism: Beyond States and Markets
- The Politics of Gender
- European Union Politics
- Politics of Development
- British Politics
- War and Peace
- Global Political Economy
- The US and Global Politics after the Cold War
- The Rising Powers
- Critical Global Security Studies
- PPE dissertation
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Critical Challenges in Political Economy
- Philosophy and Public Policy
- Ethics and Economics
- Social and Economic Order Without Law
- International Economic Growth and Development
- Monetary Economics
- International Economics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes: A long period analysis of the causes and consequences of financial crises
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- Green Politics
- Africa and International Politics
- India and its Neighbourhood
- Global Governance: Purpose, Power and Performance
- Global Sustainability and Energy Policy
- The Politics of (Post-)Colonialism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of York earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £48,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Politics at University of York do next?
88% 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 York?
88% 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 York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Politics at University of York 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 York?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.