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Economics and Politics (BSc Econ)

  • LL12

3 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)

Economics and Politics BScEcon (Joint Honours) allows students to combine aspects of economics and accounting with political theory and an element of international relations. Students will develop valuable transferable skills through a highly flexible modular programme – leading the way to a variety of potential career opportunities in both fields.

Economics and Politics

Key Facts

UCAS Code LL12
Duration 3 years
How to apply www.cardiff.ac.uk/howtoapply
Accreditation  
Typical places available

Cardiff Business School admits around 550 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes.

The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics admits around 230 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes.

Typical applications received The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics = 1300
Cardiff Business School = 3500
Scholarships & Bursaries www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships
business.cardiff.ac.uk/degree-programmes/undergraduate/scholarships/
Fees www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees
Typical A-level offer AAB
Admissions Tutors Dr Kevin Stagg – Economics
Dr Christian Bueger - Politics
Tel Number Economics: 029 2087 5227
Politics: 029 2087 4564 / 029 2087 0824
Email address Economics: business-ug@cf.ac.uk
Politics: EUROP-UG-Admissions@cardiff.ac.uk
School website business.cardiff.ac.uk
www.cardiff.ac.uk/euros

Students need to pass 120 credits each year. Approximately half of these credits come from Politics and half from Economics.

For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Economics and Politics on our website.

For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Economics and Politics on our website.
Typical A-level Offer  AAB

Normally, grades AAB from any combination of three A-level subjects excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship. we also require GCSE Mathematics at grade B and GCSE English Language at grade C if not offered at AS or A-level.

Typical WBQ Offer  Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades AA at GCE A-level.
Typical Int Bacc Offer   35 points. Minimum of 5 in standard level Maths and English.
Other Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome. Please see detailed admissions and selection criteria for more information.

A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.

Next intake: September each year

School Contact

Name: Dr Kevin Stagg (Business) 

Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 5755 

Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 5666 

Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk  

School Website: business.cardiff.ac.uk

School Contact

Name: Dr Christian Bueger (Politics) 

Telephone: 029 2087 4564 / 029 2087 0824 

Fax:  

Email: EUROP-UG-Admissions@cardiff.ac.uk  

More information

Cardiff Business School

School of European Languages, Translation and Politics