Political Economy

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 3.84 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12.9 k / Year(s)  
107 place StudyQA ranking:1648 Duration:36 months

Photos of university / #unibirmingham

Description

The economic dimension of everyday life is becoming increasingly important to the way in which we construct our political identities - from the decisions that we make as consumers to our need to adapt to changing and ever more flexible patterns of work.

This degree provides you with a specialist social science understanding of such developments, while preparing you for life outside university. You will benefit from the reputation of our academic staff for internationally renowned research in the area of political economy, and our commitment to facilitating the highest quality learning environments.

Career opportunities

Given the success of our recent graduates, employers appear to be well aware of the value of this degree. It provides our students with a range of analytical and cognitive skills that are invaluable to success within modern labour markets. Our students find interesting and fulfilling jobs in commerce, business, finance, law, local government and the Civil Service. This degree will facilitate all such career ambitions, and many more.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline None, but early application advised Tuition fee
  • EUR 3844 Year (EEA)
  • EUR 12916 Year (Non-EEA)

UK / EU students £3,375 International students £11,340

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 360 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

The first year consists of introductory modules designed to place the discipline of political economy within the broader context of the social sciences. You learn about the varied foundations of political economy from the perspectives of political science, international relations, economics and the history of economic thought.

In the second year you build upon these foundations in the second year, and you have the opportunity to specialise in areas that complement your particular concerns. Our staff teach modules that relate to, and build upon, their own research interests. Outstanding features of this degree include the wide range of options available and the interdisciplinary nature of the teaching.

Third year In addition to choosing modules from a wide range of options, students undertake an independent research project on a topic of their own choosing.

Modules in the first year

The first year consists of introductory modules designed to place the discipline of political economy within the broader context of the social sciences. You learn about the varied foundations of political economy from the perspectives of political science, international relations, economics and the history of economic thought.

Compulsory core modules

  • 20 credits - Foundations of Politics
  • 20 credits - Introduction to International Relations
  • 20 credits - Introduction to Methods (I)
  • 20 credits - Introduction to Political Economy
  • 10 credits - Principles of Economics A
  • 10 credits - Principles of Economics B

Or

  • 10 credits - Introduction to Economics for non specialists A
  • 10 credits - Introduction to Economics for non specialists B

Optional modules

Choose one of the following 20 credit lists of modules

  • 20 credits - Classical Political Thought

Or

  • 10 credits - Twentieth Century Russian Politics A
  • 10 credits - Twentieth Century Russian Politics B

Or

  • 20 credits - Introduction to the European Union: History, Politics and Institutions

Or

  • 20 credits - Social Worlds and the Sociological Imagination

Or

  • 10 credits - Introduction to Media, Culture and Society A
  • 10 credits - Introduction to Media, Culture and Society B

Modules must total 120 credits

Modules in the second year

In the second year you build upon these foundations in the second year, and you have the opportunity to specialise in areas that complement your particular concerns. Our staff teach modules that relate to, and build upon, their own research interests. Outstanding features of this degree include the wide range of options available and the interdisciplinary nature of the teaching.

Compulsory core modules

  • 20 credits - International Political Economy
  • 20 credits - Institutions, Politics and Policies of the EU
  • 20 credits - Methods (II)
  • 20 credits - Political Analysis

Optional modules

Choose 40 credits from the following modules: Where modules are linked, both elements must be chosen

OR: Choose 20 credits from Modules outside the main discipline. Any module not listed above but is available in the Department or as an Modules outside the main discipline will need approval from POLSIS.

  • 20 credits - Comparative European Government
  • 20 credits - British Politics
  • 20 credits - Modern Political Ideologies
  • 20 credits - Political Economy of EU Enlargement
  • 20 credits - Policy and Politics
  • 20 credits - Public Choice Theory
  • 20 credits - International Politics and Security in Russian and Eurasia
  • 10 credits - Economic Development A10 credits - Economic Development B
  • 10 credits - Development Theory and institutions
  • 10 credits - Domination and Resistance in Colonial Africa A10 credits - Domination and Resistance in Colonial Africa B

Modules must total 120 credits

Modules in the third year

Third year In addition to choosing modules from a wide range of options, students undertake an independent research project on a topic of their own choosing.

Compulsory core modules

  • 40 credits - Dissertation
  • 20 credits - Contemporary International Political Economy

Optional modules

Choose courses totalling 60 credits from the following LINKED modules

Or choose 20 credits from Modules outside the main discipline. Any modules not listed below but is available in the Department or as an Modules outside the main discipline will need approval from POLSIS.

  • 20 credits - Twentieth Century Political Though
  • 20 credits - Power in Britain
  • 20 credits - Contemporary US Foreign & Security Policy
  • 20 credits - International Ethics
  • 20 credits - Topics in British Politics
  • 20 credits - Controversies in Contemporary Democracies: Comparative Perspectives
  • 20 credits - European Security
  • 20 credits - Democracy and Democratization in Contemporary Europe
  • 20 credits - International Organisations
  • 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Security
  • 20 credits - Advanced Modern Asia
  • 20 credits - Politics and the Media
  • 20 credits - Immigration and Citizenship in Western Europe
  • 20 credits - Devolution, Territorial Politics and Multilevel Governance
  • 20 credits - Europe in a Globalised World
  • 20 credits - Politics and Sport
  • 20 credits - Left Parties and Protest Movements
  • 20 credits - Diplomatic History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
  • 20 credits - The Political Economy of Germany in a European Context
  • 20 credits - Gender in World Politics
  • 20 credits - Advanced International Politics and Security in Russian and Eurasia
  • 10 credits - History of Economic Thought A10 credits - History of Economic Thought B

Modules must total 120 credits

Teaching and assessment

The course is assessed via a range of methods including essays, presentations, exams and a dissertation on a subject of your own choice.

English Language Requirements

CAE score : 80(Grade A)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: AAB - ABB
  • General Studies: not accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 - 36 points
  • Standard English language requirements apply.
  • Other qualifications are considered: Students with other qualifications are advised to speak to Undergraduate admissions.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Access Bursary

    Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

  • Alumni Bursary

    Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Birmingham.

Similar programs:
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Foreign:$ 69.8 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 120 place StudyQA ranking: 4037
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 37.5 k / program Foreign:$ 37.5 k / program
51 place StudyQA ranking: 910
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 9.19 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 14.8 k / Year(s)
801–1000 place StudyQA ranking: 5369
Study mode:On campus Languages: Italian
Local:$ 1.62 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 1.62 k / Year(s)
167 place StudyQA ranking: 3792
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 22.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 36.7 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Dec 31, 2024 133 place StudyQA ranking: 3096
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 2.17 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 10.2 k / Year(s)
StudyQA ranking: 2358
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 2.15 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12.1 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Nov 1, 2024 80 place StudyQA ranking: 2424