Your main focus will be on core modules designed to give you a solid grounding in the principles of economics, political economic theory, data analysis, and the mathematics relevant to the discipline.
You will also choose additional modules on broad political themes such as modern political thought, or the shaping of the 21st century.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Analysing Economic Data | 10 |
| Mathematics for Economics | 20 |
| Economic Analysis | 30 |
| Studying Political Economy: Ideas, Theories and Skills | 20 |
You will divide your time equally between core modules on economic modelling and analysis, and modules of your choice on political topics such as the Middle East, Africa and international relations.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
You will tailor your studies by choosing a combination of specialist modules: half on topics such as advanced microeconomics and the economics of banking or health; half on political subjects such as diplomacy, environmental governance, or the fall and rise of China.
You can also complete a dissertation or project based on your own original research, or contribute to a research group tackling a real-world issue on behalf of a community organisation.