Politics and Economics - BA (Hons)

Combine the specialist study of politics with a grounding in economics, and explore the key forces driving contemporary democratic society, with our BA Politics and Economics degree.At the University of Reading, our three-year joint course is offered by the School of Politics and International Relations and the Department of Economics.In politics, our wide range of core and optional modules will give you a strong foundation in topics such as:- comparative government and politics- political theory- international relations- contemporary democracy.In economics, you will examine practical economic issues and, more widely, the relationship between economics and society, focusing on topics such as:- macroeconomics- microeconomics- economic institutions- economics of social policy.You will focus on how economic tools can be applied to different markets and situations, acquiring the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable you to solve the problems that are challenging policy makers and businesses all over the world.For more information, please visit the course page: https:www.reading.ac.ukready-to-studystudysubject-areapolitics-ugba-politics-and-economics

Typical offerBBBInternational Baccalaureate30 points overall including minimum 4 in Maths at standard levelGCSEGCSE Maths at grade B (6)Extended Project QualificationIn recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.BTEC Extended DiplomaDDM