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Political Economy: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
Political Economy: University of Birmingham, Department of Political Science & International Studies, European Research Institute, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Economics
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44(0)121 414 3910/4356
Fax 
44(0)121 414 3496
E-mail 

pol...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.bham.ac.uk/polsis



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The economic dimension of everyday life is becoming increasingly important to the way in which we construct their political identities – from the decisions that they 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 their commitment to facilitating the highest quality learning environments.

About the department

The Department of Political Science and International Studies, which teaches this programme, is one of the largest and best departments of its type in the UK. It received a score of 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (maximum 5*/6) and the maximum score of 24 in the 2001 Teaching Quality Assessment. The department has also enjoyed a consistently high place in the Guardian league tables (never outside the top 10) since these were first published in 2000.

The department has a balance of expertise that covers all areas of the discipline and has long-established strengths in the fields of political theory, European politics, international relations theory, security studies, diplomatic studies, political sociology, political economy, Pacific Asian politics and British politics. It contributes to a wide range of undergraduate teaching programmes ranging from Political Science Single Honours to International Studies with a Language, as well as a range of Joint Honours degree schemes.

First year

This 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.

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. The 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.

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.

Career opportunities

Given the success of our recent graduates, employers appear to be well aware of the value of this degree. It provides their students with a range of analytical and cognitive skills that are invaluable to success within modern labour markets. The 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.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34 points

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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