BSc (Hons) Politics with Economics

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for politics or international relations. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, voluntary work for charities, or activism for a political party or an NGO.

GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 7 or A

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

We may also be able to consider you with a GCSE grade 6 or B in Mathematics if you study a numerical subject such as Economics, Psychology or a science at A level (or equivalent).

A level Typical offer

AAA or A*AB

AAA or A*AB in three A levels.

A level Contextual offer

ABB

ABB in three A levels.

A level Alternative offer

AAB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 5, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.

T Level Typical offer

D overall with grade A* in the core component in the Legal Services T Level.

We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Legal Services only.

You must have GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 or A to be considered for this course.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

36 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved from units achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above.