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Do you want to explore how politics and economics intersect? Are you fascinated by how government systems influence the financial choices that impact our everyday existence?
Our BA Politics and Economics program immerses you in global political systems while teaching the fundamental economic theories that shape our world. You'll examine personal decision-making alongside governmental policy formation, investigating the intricate political and economic forces operating at community, national, and international levels.
Customize your education to match your professional ambitions through our elective courses. From world commerce to international stability, we offer specialized pathways to align with your vocational interests.
Our alumni have built rewarding careers across corporate, governmental, and nonprofit fields. Whether aspiring to become legislative aides, local representatives, government officials, research specialists, or financial analysts, our program equips you for success. Graduates have joined prestigious institutions including AON, BBC, Citibank, Civil Service, House of Commons, and Unison.Careers overviewAt Nottingham, you'll develop robust academic expertise along with versatile professional skills like independent research and persuasive communication across multiple formats.
You'll graduate with deep understanding of worldwide affairs and governance structures that boost international employment opportunities. Additionally, you'll gain the ability to comprehend sophisticated economic theories, whether quantitative or theoretical in approach.
A level
AAA
Required subjects
GCSE maths grade 7 (A) or above, and GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, and citizenship studies
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
RQF BTEC Nationals
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)