Politics (BSc Econ)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

This is a three year, full time course, consisting of 120 credits per year.  Year one is an introductory year, with results from years two and three determining your degree classification.

The programme comprises compulsory and optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree to reflect your specific interests. A particular feature is the option of writing a dissertation in your final year. This is highly regarded by employers because it indicates that you can undertake original research.

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2023/2024 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2023.

Year one

• You will study modules amounting to 120 credits in year one.

Year two

• You will study modules amounting to 120 credits in year two.

Year three

• You will study modules amounting to 120 credits in year three.  You will have the opportunity to write a dissertation which exposes you to the skills needed for research.

A level
ABB-BBB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

International Baccalaureate
32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects. 

GCSE
Grade B or grade 6 in GCSE English Language.

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other subskills.

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with a minimum of 22 for writing and 20 in all other subskills.

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 69 in writing and a minimum of 62 in all other communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III
II: a Distinction in Writing and at least one Distinction and two Merits in other components.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

Fees for overseas status

• £18,700

In 2016/17, 95% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.

Degrees in Politics and International Relations provide you with a foundation for a wide range of careers such as in non-governmental organisations, global development, international business, diplomacy and intelligence in government, journalism, and policy research, as well as a basis for more specialist subjects taught at postgraduate level.

Graduate careers

• Journalist
• Government Officer
• Manager
• Publisher
• Lawyer
• Banker
• Accountant
• Policy researcher
• Civil servant