Develop a deep understanding of economic and political systems by studying complementary social sciences on this joint honours degree. You will experience stimulating intellectual challenges from two Schools with strong reputations for teaching and research (*THE* analysis of REF2021). You will build core economic knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics; the statistical methods used to estimate economic models and analyse data. In politics, teaching is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations. You will study the politics of individual countries and governments, as well as relationships between nations, communities and individuals. A wide range of optional units in both subjects allows you to tailor the degree to your interests and career goals. You may explore topics such as global justice, behavioural economics, political thought, industrial economics, gender politics, international trade and many others. Students who wish to specialise further in politics may complete an optional dissertation in their final year, applying their research skills to a topic of their choice. By graduation, you will be well prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics graduates earn 10% more than other UK economics graduates 15 months after finishing their degree, with typical salaries between £31,000 and £44,000 that year (discoveruni.gov.uk, graduates from 2022-23). Recent BSc Economics and Politics graduates have gone on to roles such as Investment Analyst, Journalist, Policy Advisor, Funding Manager, Data Analyst, Associate Consultant and Researcher. They work in organisations including the Civil Service, Bloomberg, Barclays, the Financial Conduct Authority, JPMorgan Chase and Bank Negara Malaysia.
A Level: AAA | Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | Standard Higher: AAAAB | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction and at least 9 credits at Distinction in an essay-based subject OR Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above (including at least 9 credits at Distinction in an essay-based subject) PLUS A in A-level Mathematics. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Literature; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Theatre Studies; and Welsh. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, AND A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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