Politics with Economics

Subject in detail

Subject aims

Politics with Economics is designed for those who wish to study the disciplines of political science and economics, and who want to concentrate on the politics, rather than on more quantitative economics.

We focus on Europe in the context of world affairs and the globalising international economy, with the possibility of in-depth study of the US and international politics.

The Politics with Economics degree programme is designed to:

enable you to develop a systematic and advanced understanding of political ideas, institutions and relationships, and a critical appreciation of debates relating to key political concepts and processes
develop your grounding in economic theory and methodology and some of its applications, with a conceptual and descriptive focus
allow you to develop additional specialisation in a related subject area through a choice of optional units
encourage your development of a critical perspective towards economic and political problems
encourage you to develop academic potential within a constructive research led environment
develop your skills in research, analysis, communication and argument which will enable graduates to pursue a wide range of public and private sector careers.

Teaching and learning

Our programmes are modular, consisting of self-contained units, taught and assessed on a semester basis. As you progress through each semester and successfully pass the examinations, you will receive credit for the units, thus providing you with a clear indication of your academic progress.

Teaching takes the form of lectures, classes and seminars. Lectures in the first year are quite formal, whereas classes and seminars involve interaction between the lecturer and a small number of students for study skills and discussion.

All teaching staff are available to see you in regular office hours or by appointment. Personal Tutors and Year Abroad officers also support you during your placement.

Methods of assessment

Assessment consists of a combination of coursework essays, class exercises, projects, oral presentations and examinations.

We also place strong emphasis on developing presentation and discussion/communication skills which, in many units, is part of the assessed work.

Units & programme structure