Politics and
Economics
BA Honours
UCAS code LL21
3 Years
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Politics and
Economics
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BA Honours
UCAS code LL21
3 Years
As a Joint Honours student at Newcastle, you will divide
your time between Politics and Economics.
Facilities and support
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This flexible degree is delivered jointly by
Politics and Newcastle University Business
School. It offers the exciting intellectual
challenge of exploring two contrasting
disciplines of central importance to the
contemporary world.
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Politics is delivered by the School of Geography, Politics
and Sociology
Economics is delivered by Newcastle University Business
School
Politics
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A diverse and friendly community of students and
academics
Located in the dedicated Politics Building, next door to
the University's main library building
Newcastle University Business School
In Politics, you study international politics,
political thought and political systems from
around the world
In Economics you study mathematically
focused modules in topics such as
economic analysis, political economy, and
analysing economic data
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The skills and knowledge you develop will
equip you for a range of careers, and you will
have the opportunity to specialise further in
both disciplines as the degree progresses.
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An optional year abroad is available, adding an
international dimension to your study
experience.
Quality and ranking
Politics at Newcastle achieved a very impressive 98%
overall student satisfaction score in the National Student
Survey 2014, ranking us 3rd in the UK.
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A global community, with staff and students representing
69 different countries
Access to teaching, learning and computing facilities in
our state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging
business district
Take a virtual tour of our new Business School building
on the School's website
Support
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Personal tutor throughout your degree – an academic
member of staff who can help with academic and
personal issues
Peer mentor in your first year – a fellow student who can
help you settle in and answer any questions you have
Social activities
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Activities organised by the Politics
Society and Economics Society
Teaching and assessment
Study at the cutting edge
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Politics at Newcastle has an international reputation
for its research which feeds directly into your teaching
The research expertise of Newcastle University Business
School is also reflected in your choice of modules,
particularly in the later Stages of your degree
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014 we
rank in the top 200 universities in the world.
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Opportunities abroad
Teaching methods
UK and EU students have the chance to broaden their
academic experience by taking part in an Erasmus
exchange during Stage 3.
This gives you the chance to spend a semester studying
abroad at one of our partner universities.
Students from the School have recently studied in:
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Denmark
France
Germany
Holland
Norway
Spain
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Lectures
Lively seminars
Teamwork exercises
Research projects
Simulations, and more
Assessment methods
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You complete the equivalent of at least three
presentations, three essays and three examinations in
each semester
You can also choose to write a dissertation in Stage 3,
supervised by a member of staff, on a topic of special
interest to you
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Find out more
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Teaching and assessment methods may vary from
module to module. More information about each module
can be found in the Modules section
Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about the
outstanding learning experience available to all students
at Newcastle University
Modules
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for
an academic year and you need to complete modules
totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and
therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Find out more:
Stage 1
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Compulsory modules
ECO1002 Economic Analysis
ECO1005 Economic Applications and Data Analysis
ECO1010 Mathematics for Economics
POL1131 Studying Political Economy: Ideas, Theories
and Skills
Optional modules
You choose two modules from the list below:
POL1017 Governing Under Pressure: The Politics of the
UK and EU
POL1032 Introduction to International Politics
POL1046 Order and Disorder: The Shaping of the 21st
Century
POL1047 Power, Participation and Democracy:
Comparative Perspectives
POL1048 Foundations of Modern Political Thought
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Stage 2
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Compulsory modules
ECO2003 Economic Modelling
ECO2004 Microeconomic Analysis
ECO2005 Macroeconomic Analysis
Optional modules
You choose up to three modules from the following list:
POL2012 Politics of the Middle East
POL2022 Government and Politics of the USA
POL2033 Traditional East Asian Political Thought
POL2034 The Politics and Policy of the European Union
POL2078 Critical International Politics
POL2082 Political Violence and the Modern State
POL2087 Contemporary Russian Politics
POL2088 The Politics of Africa
POL2090 Contemporary Political Philosophy
POL2091 The Politics of Happiness
Other optional modules may also be available from within
the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology or the
wider University.
Stage 3
Optional modules
You choose 60 credits of optional Economics modules
from the list below:
ECO3001 Advanced Microeconomics
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Stage 3
ECO3002 Advanced Macroeconomics
ECO3004 Labour Economics
ECO3005 Behavioural Economics and Experimental
Methods
ECO3006 Economics of Banking
ECO3009 Price Discrimination
ECO3014 Public Economics
ECO3018 Financial Economics
ECO3021 Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
ECO3022 Health Economics
ECO3026 Industrial Economics and Policy
ECO3027 Economics of Development, Transition and
Reform
You choose 60 credits of optional modules from the
following list, to bring your total up to 120 credits:
POL3046 Dissertation in Politics
POL3047 Project in Politics: Semester 1
POL3048 Project in Politics: Semester 2
POL3059 Democracy and the Constitution
POL3063 European Union: Decision-Making Simulation
POL3071 Student Exchange: Semester 1
POL3076 Student Exchange (Dissertation Students)
POL3077 Global Poverty and Global Politics
POL3078 Britain and the European Union
POL3079 The Government and Politics of Italy
POL3084 Student Exchange Semester 2
(Dissertation/research project)
POL3085 Student Exchange: Semester 2
POL3090 The Rise and Fall of New Labour
POL3092 Political Parties and Elections in the UK
POL3095 The United Nations in a Global World
POL3098 War, Genocide, Terror: Understanding
Organised Violence
POL3100 History of World Political Thought
POL3101 Race, Identity and Postcolonial Politics
POL3102 Peace in (Western) Political Philosophy and
International Relations
POL3103 Community Based Research in Politics
POL3104 The Fall and Rise of China
POL3105 The New Scramble for Africa
POL3106 Democracy in Deeply Divided Societies
POL3107 Documentary Film and World Politics
Other optional modules may also be available from other
subject areas offered by the University.
Entry Requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your
qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional
entry requirements web pages to find out which other
qualifications are considered.
A Levels
AAA-ABB including General Studies. A or AS level
Mathematics is desirable but not essential. GCSE
Mathematics (minimum grade A) required if not offered at a
higher level. A level subject combinations are assessed on
a case-by-case basis.
At least one A level from a social science or humanities
subject such as History, Government and Politics,
Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred but not
essential.
Scottish Qualifications
AAAAA-AABBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics desirable but
not essential. Mathematics at grade 2 Standard Grade (or
Intermediate 2 equivalent) required if not offered at Higher
Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers
accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for
National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the
Higher in Mathematics is required.
International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 34 points. Higher Level Mathematics
desirable at grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics
or Mathematical Studies required at grade 6 if not offered at
Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate
A1A1A1AB-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level. Mathematics
desirable but not essential. Grade A Mathematics required
at Ordinary Level if not offered at Higher Level.
Access Qualifications
30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 at Merit. A
mathematic unit is required with Distinction if evidence of
mathematical ability is not demonstrated by previous
qualifications.
BTEC Level 5 HND
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC
National Diploma)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3, D3, D3 - D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. Mathematics
is desirable but not essential. At least one from a social
science or humanities subject such as History, Government
and Politics, Geography, English or Philosophy is preferred
but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade A)
required if not offered at a higher level. Combinations are
assessed on a case-by-case basis.
PARTNERS - A Levels
BBC including General Studies. A or AS level Mathematics
is desirable but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum
grade A) required if not offered at a higher level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s
supported entry route for students from identified schools
and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
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English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English require a
minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you need help to meet our English Language
requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.
Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.
International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the
academic and English language requirements
specified above, you should consider a preparation course
at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you
for study on this degree. INTO Newcastle University is
based on the University campus and offers a range of
courses including the International Foundation in Business
and Management.
PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
(formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s
supported entry route for students from identified schools
and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the
academic and English language requirements
specified above, you should consider a preparation course
at INTO Newcastle University. Based on the University
campus, INTO Newcastle University offers a range of
courses, including International Foundation
Programmes, which will help to prepare you for study on
one of our degree programmes.
Undergraduate Admissions Policy
• Newcastle University Undergraduate Admissions Policy
2015 Entry‌ (PDF: 109 KB)
Many of our politics graduates have entered positions such
as financial analysts, stock market account executives and
management consultants. As well as some of our graduates
entering careers in politics, other career areas have included
HR, education, sales and marketing
Some politics graduates go on to study vocational courses
for example in law, marketing or teaching or continue with
postgraduate work in subjects such as politics, business
and finance.
Find out more about the career options for Politics and
Economics from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers
Website.
Careers and employability at
Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best
records for graduate employment in the UK.
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93.7% of our 2013 UK/EU graduates progressed to
employment or further study within six months of
graduating.
More than three quarters (77%) of our graduates who
entered employment achieved a graduate-level position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all
students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you
to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and
to give you the edge in the employment market after you
graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and
best in the country, and we have strong links with
employers.
Finance
‌See further Newcastle University Admissions Policies.
Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)
Politics and Economics careers
2016 entry*:
£9,000 per year
Studying politics encourages the development of both
specific and transferable skills. You will not only learn how to
demonstrate your knowledge of different political systems
and how to interpret political issues and events, but critically
you will also develop the ability to examine issues from a
range of viewpoints, construct well-researched arguments
and present information in a balanced and unbiased
manner.
Our courses will enable you to acquire the essential skills of
research, teamwork, and communication.
Voluntary and work experience can provide you with further
opportunities to develop valuable skills to prepare you for
employment. Whether related to a career in politics or more
general, this experience shows that you have an interest in
the community and can use your time effectively, make
valuable contacts and use your initiative.
*Subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA)
in July 2015.
2015 entry:
£9,000 per year
See more information on all aspects of student finance
relating to Newcastle University.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year in line with inflation and
subject to government regulations.
Tuition Fees (International students)
2016 entry:
£13,315 per year
2015 entry:
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Tuition Fees (International students)
£12,680 per year
You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your
degree programme (unless you are on a shorter
exchange programme).
If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad as
part of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for that
year.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
See more information relating to all aspects of student
finance at Newcastle University.
Scholarships and Financial Support (UK and EU
students)
You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle
University Scholarships in addition to government grants
and support.
Newcastle University Scholarships
Non-repayable grants
Scholarships and Financial Support
(International students)
You may be eligible for an International Undergraduate
Merit Scholarship (IUMS) or an International Family
Discount (IFD).
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