This popular joint programme combines two core social science disciplines. You will discover many potentially creative tensions between the two disciplines, which reflect the different modes of analysis traditionally used in economics and political science. The traditional links between economics and political science have been strengthened in recent years by the rapidly growing research programme into new political economy. Our joint programme exploits these links and tensions through a wide variety of optional honours courses. **Programme benefits** * Our economics staff makes up one of the leading groups of economic theorists in Europe. We are the base for the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics. * We receive consistently high ratings for academic standards, teaching and learning resources. * You will join a vibrant learning community home to active and engaged student societies like the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club. * Home to the Scottish Parliament, the city of Edinburgh offers the perfect location in which to study politics. We offer you a dynamic environment, regularly hosting leading international academics, politicians and diplomats.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A*', 'A*', None], 'end': ['A*', 'A', 'A', None]} | Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL (Standard). 34 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Classroom
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