BA(Hons) Economics, Politics and International Relations

at Oxford Brookes University

• The core economic modules cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods for economics and business. 
• Politics modules focus on areas like political ideas, institutions, public policy and international relations. 
• Students also take modules integrating economics and politics, such as the economics of globalisation. 
• In later years, there are options to specialise through modules like development economics or Middle East politics. The final year includes a dissertation research project.

Course Modules

• Microeconomics I
• Macroeconomics I
• Mathematics for Economics and Finance
• Economics and Society in Context
• Introduction to Politics
• Politics in Comparative Perspective
• Introduction to International Relations I: Perspectives
• Introduction to International Relations II: Themes and Issues

Important Dates

The start of September signals the commencement of the academic programme. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor the university's website regularly for the latest information regarding the application procedure. To circumvent any last-minute scramble, it is advisable to have all necessary documentation ready well before the application deadline, despite the applications being facilitated through the UCAS platform.

• Typically, achieving a grade of 4/C in Mathematics and English is a standard requirement for GCSE qualifications.
• Additionally, an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 is necessary.

The annual tuition fee for a BA(Hons) in Economics, Politics and International Relations

 is between £16,000/yr to £17,000/yr. Keeping students updated on any adjustments to programme fees requires frequent monitoring of the university's website. These fees are subject to yearly revisions based on factors such as the student's residency status and whether they are enrolled full-time or part-time.

Graduates from this multidisciplinary programme are well-prepared for careers in government, public policy, international organisations, business, finance, journalism, research and analysis roles. Potential employers include the civil service, think tanks, NGOs, banks, multinational corporations, media organisations and more. The combined knowledge of economics, politics, and international relations is highly valued across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Many also pursue further study at the master's level.