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.

Key Facts
| UCAS Code | LL12 |
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| 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. |
| 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.
| 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. |
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| 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: