Economics and Politics BA

at University of Sheffield

Modules

Year 1:
 

Economics core module:

• Economic Analysis and Policy

Plus one from:

• Mathematical Methods for Economics 1
• Mathematical Methods for Economics 2

Politics core module:

• Analysing Politics

Politics optional modules - two from:

• Introduction to International Relations
• Introduction to Global Political Economy
• Introduction to Western Political Thought
• Introduction to Comparative Politics
• British Politics

Year 2:
 

Economics core:

• Statistics and Econometrics

Economics options - two from:

• International Economics
• Labour Economics
• Economics of Financial Institutions
• Public Economics
• Industrial Organisation
• Economic Decision-making
• Macroeconomic Policy

Students may also choose one of the following modules as one of their two Economics options:

• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics

Politics core module:

• Political Analysis: Research Design and Data Analysis
   

Politics optional modules - two from:

• International Relations Theory
• Political Theory in Practice
• Contemporary Security Challenges
• Development
• The Political Economy of Global Capitalism
• Human Rights, Power and Politics
• Oppression and Resistance
• The Left: Past, Present & Future
• The Politics and Government of the European Union

Year 3:
 

Economics core module:

• Economics in Action

Economics options - two from:

• Education Economics
• Political Economy
• International Trade
• Monetary Economics
• Development Economics
• Health Economics
• Economic Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
• Economics of Race and Gender
• Behavioural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• The Economics of Innovation

Politics options:

• Option A - Dissertation in Politics and one taught module
• Option B - Research Project and two taught modules
• Dissertation in Politics

Research Project 1

Example optional modules such as:

• Public Policy and Democratic Politics
• Parliamentary Studies
• Britain and the European Union
• Narcopolitics
• Legitimate and Illegitimate Violence
• Civilisation, Empire and Hegemony
• Terrorism, Violence and the State
• War, Peace and Justice
• The Making of the Modern Middle East
• Justice in World Politics
• Contemporary Chinese Politics
• The Politics of Security
• Corporations in Global Politics: Possibilities, Tensions, and Ambiguities
• Political Psychology: The Personal Side of Politics
• Water, Climate, Energy
• Britain in the Global Economy
• Politics and the Quality of Life
• Party Politics: Competition, Strategies & Campaigns
• Liberalism and its Critics
• Peacekeeping, State-building and International Intervention
• Pandemics and Panics: Health, Security and Global Politics
• Animals, Ethics and Politics
• Sex, Race and Death: Feminist Perspectives on War, Violence and (In)Security
• Political Theory in An Age of Total War
• Framing Politics? Economic Ideas as Political Weapons
   

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• ABB
   

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB + A in Core Maths. Relevant EPQ topics include Economics, Statistics, Maths or Business
 

International Baccalaureate 33
 

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject. Relevant BTEC subjects include Applied Law, Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Personal and Business Finance
 

BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level
 

Scottish Highers AAABB
 

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB
 

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
 

Other requirements

• Native Language A Levels can only be accepted if taken alongside an acceptable A Level subject

• GCSE Maths grade 6/B
   

English language requirements 
 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£20,000
 

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Employment skills and personal development are embedded throughout our curriculum. All students receive employability sessions in their first year, where you will learn about finding placements or internships, and what jobs you can do with an economics degree.
 

Our courses have a strong emphasis on data analysis from year one, where you will learn to analyse real data using software including Excel and Stata. You’ll gain independent research skills that are highly valued by employers in your final year dissertation or Economics in Action module. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in the Sheffield Economics Employability Development (SEED) scheme which is a series of careers events and opportunities to develop your skills for employment.