BA (Hons) Politics & Economics (with Foundation Year option)
Entry requirementsFor September 2022 and September 2023 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points from 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Numeracy and Literacy: GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International entry requirements:
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Italian Esame di Stato with 60-70%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 or 7. Grade depends on the course
For September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
If English is not your first language you\'ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
Academic titleBA (Hons)
Course descriptionWhy study BA (Hons) Politics and Economics at BU?
Experience a dynamic and interdisciplinary course tackling the major political and economic challenges of our time with a focus on applying knowledge and skills to real-world situations
You can choose units tailored to your passions and career aspirations;
We cover a range of issues including populism, globalisation, citizenship and everyday politics, conflict and diplomacy, race, gender, identity, and social and environmental activism
Gain hands-on experience as political pundits, experts, fact-checkers, journalists, campaigners and researchers through participation in public outreach projects
Engage with industry professionals and add valuable experience to your CV in a 4-week or 30-week placement. You\'ll be career-ready, with 95% of our students in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating
Be part of a community studying politics and economics through regular events, film screenings, discussions and debates, organised and led by our Students\' Union Politics Society.