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Economics with Politics BSc (Hons)

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Economics with Politics

BSc (Hons)

3 years, starting in September 2027

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Develop the skills and knowledge to become a thoughtful political economist. You'll explore the relationship between economics and political decision-making.

During this course, you’ll learn about the connections between society, the government, and the economy. You’ll examine the challenges facing individuals, countries and the international community using theories and methods from economics, complemented by key concepts from political science, like power, justice, conflict, and sovereignty.

You’ll learn to apply economic methods to policy issues while increasing your knowledge of UK and global institutions. This will help you understand how policies are formed and evaluated.

Year 1 will focus on building your economic intuition and core skills in politics, mathematics and statistics. You’ll also explore the exercise and evolution of power in societies and the role of politics in conflict resolution and consensus-building.

In Year 2, you’ll strengthen your command of economic theory and the econometric techniques and software tools used to estimate and forecast economic relationships. You’ll deepen your understanding of political theory and issues of conflict and security.

In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of optional units. This will give you the freedom to focus on your interests and career ambitions.

By the end of the course, you will have a deeper and more refined knowledge of the complex links between economics and political science.

Informed teaching to advance your learning

You’ll learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of economics. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching with the aim of enhancing your learning experience.

Benefit from specialist resources

You’ll have access to some of the latest industry-standard statistical, mathematical and econometric software. This will allow you to access up-to-the-minute data on real-world trends to enhance your learning experience.

Develop your professional skills

We work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.

These include:

critical and analytical thinking

quantitative skills to apply to real-world economic challenges

presentation and communication skills

adaptability and resilience

Prepare for your future career

Many of our economics graduates have gone on to careers in both the private and public sectors, working as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals.

Examples of where our recent graduates have gone on to work include:

Bank of England

Evelyn Partners

Ernst & Young (EY)

Goldman Sachs Group

JP Morgan Chase

Lloyds Banking Group

Walt Disney Company

Find out what our graduates go on to do

2027/2028 Academic Year

Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

Course structure

This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2030. Welcome week starts on 20 September 2027.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.

Compulsory units

Essential study skills in politics

5 credits

Macroeconomics 1

15 credits

Mathematics for economics

Microeconomics 1

Politics: key concepts and analysis

Statistics for economics

Introduction to econometrics

10 credits

Macroeconomics 2

Microeconomics 2

Thinking the world politically

Year 2 Options

20 credits

Final Year Options

60 credits

Study abroad or placement

We also offer this course with a professional placement or study abroad option in Year 3. This allows you to take advantage of our links with a range of organisations in different sectors, experience a new culture, or even combine the two.

A professional placement is a great way to get insights into the career path you want; contribute to projects and services; have fun, make friends and build your professional network; and even earn a salary.

If you decide to study abroad, you will spend time at one of our partner institutions across the globe. During this time, you will study a course that complements your existing learning while experiencing a new culture.

Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.

Learning

Lectures

Seminars

Tutorials

Workshops

Assessment

Examinations

Presentations

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

Contact hours

Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 12 and 15 hours a week in your first year.

Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.

The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.

Independent learning

In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 20 to 28 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example, you may do a final year project in the final year. You’ll be expected to work both on your own and as part of a group.

Assessment breakdown

You will be assessed in a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge.

50% to 75% of your course will be assessed through examinations.

25% to 50% will be assessed through essays, reports, and presentations.

The balance of assessment methods may vary throughout your degree.

The final degree classification is determined by your second and final year marks and each contributes 32% and 68% respectively.

You will primarily be assessed as an individual, but may also be assessed as part of a group.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.

Recognition of professional qualifications

As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

‘The academics and lecturers, they are fascinating. You can really tell, during lectures, their passion for the subject.’

Constantinos Zachariades

BSc (Hons) Economics (Graduating year, 2024)

Entry requirements

Selection

Our Economics courses are extremely popular and places are limited - admissions for this course is highly selective. We cannot guarantee you an offer of a place even if you meet or exceed our typical entry requirements.

We consider your whole application rather than any one factor when making selection decisions, focusing on:

Your previous academic achievements (such as GCSEs)

Your predicted or achieved grades in most recent study

Your subjects studied at A level (or equivalent)

Your personal statement

All factors are important- having strong predicted grades alone will not necessarily secure you an offer.

Find out more about our selection process for A level students

If you study qualifications other than A levels the same principles will usually apply but we may consider them differently. For example, previous academic achievements may be less relevant if you are studying a broader baccalaureate- style qualification like the IB Diploma or French Baccalaureate.

We will not usually consider alternative or supplementary personal statements for this course- your application will be assessed based on the personal statement you submit through UCAS only. If you are applying to multiple subject areas across your UCAS choices, your personal statement will need to be relevant for Economics.

Having a diverse student body is very important to us and we aim to admit students with the greatest potential to succeed, regardless of background or circumstances. We also know that the context in which you study can impact your ability to perform your best, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:

our contextual admissions process

our approach to considering mitigating circumstances

When you may hear

We aim to make decisions for applicants as soon as possible.

We take our responsibility to be fair to all applicants seriously, and as a result many decisions need to wait until we have assessed all applications received by the UCAS equal consideration deadline in January.

While a small number of offers will be made between October and January, most offers will be made in February and March.

Origin of qualifications

Select the country or region where your qualification comes from.

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Australia

Bulgaria

European Baccalaureate

Hong Kong

Lithuania

Malaysia

New Zealand

Portugal

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States of America

British qualifications

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category B)

Your wider GCSE profile is also a significant factor in how we select students for offer for this course. Find out more about selection for Economics degrees.

Read more about how we consider GCSEs.

Typical offer

A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics.

Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level (unless studied alongside A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone). Read more about our approach to this qualification.

Contextual offer

AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

Alternative offer

AAA or A*AB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus one of:

grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ

grade A in AS level Further Mathematics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)

grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics

an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:

AAAB or A*ABB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.

Read more about how our alternative offers work.

International Baccalaureate

7, 6, 6 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including either HL Mathematics.

Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.

Standard Level in Mathematics

If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 6 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course.

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme

We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.

To be considered for this course you will usually need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level.

We prefer vocational study in Business.

International Baccalaureate Certificates

If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.

If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.

If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the contextual offer is 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 6 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF

D*DD plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus A in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.

We prefer the above qualifications in Business. We can also consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering or Science, but we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.

Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.

T Levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.

Scottish Highers

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.

Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

39 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction including 12 credits from Mathematics units at Distinction.

We are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics as part of your Access course (at least 12 graded credits of Level 3 Mathematics) to be able to succeed on our course.

Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Combination of qualifications

We accept a range of other qualifications offered in the UK, as well as combinations of qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

You must study A level Mathematics (or equivalent).

Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.

AAQ Extended Certificates

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (AAQ) qualifications and Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced National Extended Certificate (AAQ) qualifications can be considered alongside A levels.

Read more about how we consider AAQ Extended Certificates.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

Pearson BTEC Level 3 QCF/RQF Diplomas and Extended Certificates/Subsidiary Diplomas can be considered alongside A levels.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates

Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates can be considered alongside A levels.

Read more about how we consider Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice. We accept a range of other qualifications offered in the UK, as well as combinations of qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.

English language requirements

Category B

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components

IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component

TOEFL iBT: (taken up to 21 January 2026) 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

TOEFL iBT (taken after 21 January 2026) 5 overall with a minimum 4.5 in all components

TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: (taken up to 21 January 2026) 100 overall with 24 in each component

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element

The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements

Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110

Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Speaking 120, Writing 130, Reading 120, Listening 115

LanguageCert Academic SELT or LanguageCert Academic (Test Centre or Online): 75 overall, with no less than 70 in each component

SFE Skill for English (SELT) test: C1 Pass overall and in all four components

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Australian qualifications

High School Certificates and Certificates of Education

An ATAR of 94

We will also be looking for a high performance in Maths at a suitable level. If you would like further information on the requirements for your state or territory please email admissions@bath.ac.uk with details of your course(s).

You will also need to successfully complete your state or territory's high school certificate or certificate of education.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

USA Curriculum

We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

You can study our International Foundation Year delivered through our International Study Centre at our Bath campus. You will be guaranteed progression to your chosen degree at Bath if you achieve the required progression grades - see the relevant Foundation Year pathway for details.

We consider UK International Foundation Years offered by other UK organisations on a case-by-case basis, including those delivered outside the UK. Please contact us for further advice.

Malaysian qualifications

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

AAA in three subjects including Mathematics.

We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A.

Dua Tahun Matrikulasi (PDT)

CGPA of 3.5 in the science stream with A- in Mathematics in the final semester.

Malaysian United Examination Certificate (UEC)

A1, A2, A2, A2, A2, A2 including Advanced Mathematics I or Advanced Mathematics II.

American qualifications

Advanced Placement Tests

5, 5, 5 in three Advanced Placement Tests including Calculus AB or Calculus BC.

We accept no more than one Calculus AP as one of these three subjects. AP Seminar and AP Research are not accepted as one of these AP subjects.

We assess applications from students taking AP examinations on an individual basis.

When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through additional AP Tests, your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have taken them.

If you would like advice about your own set of qualifications, please email admissions@bath.ac.uk

Honours or Dual Enrolment classes

If you are unable to take the Advanced Placement tests required above, we may be able to consider your application if you can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement through honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we would be looking for one honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level class in place of each Advanced Placement test. If you do not have an Advanced Placement test in Calculus AB or BC, we may be able to consider honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes in this subject.

When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have them.

Please send a copy of your high school transcript and details of any pending classes to admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your application.

Associate Degrees

3.5 GPA including sufficient credit in Mathematics

We consider applications from students with Associate Degrees on a case-by-case basis and will carefully review the content of the classes you have studied, particularly in Mathematics. We will be looking for a high standard across a breadth of academic study and for you to have studied sufficient credit with high grades in Mathematics to be suitably prepared to enter this course.

Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk with a copy of your university and high school transcripts and details of any pending classes if you would like to discuss your application.

Danish qualifications

Studenterexamen (STX)

A weighted average mark of 11 with 10 in Mathematics A.

If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.

We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.

We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.

Portuguese qualifications

Certificado Nível Secundário de Edução

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto this course on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need some recognised additional study in Mathematics. Please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice.

German qualifications

1.3 overall with 13 in Mathematics in your final examinations.

Spanish qualifications

Titulo de Bachiller

A score of 9 overall with 9 in Mathematics in the final year.

You must be studying Mathematics I and II from the science stream. We cannot accept Mathematics for Social Science for this degree course.

Romanian qualifications

Diplomă de Bacalaureat (General or Theoretical branch)

9.0 overall with 9.5, 9.0, 9.0 in three subjects including Mathematics.

Emirati qualifications

Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.

South African qualifications

National Senior Certificate.

77766 in five subjects including 85% in Mathematics.

We do not accept Life Orientation as one of these five subjects.

Turkish qualifications

Turkish High School Diploma, Private High School Diploma, Science High School Diploma or Anatolian High School Diploma

CGPA of 85% with 85% in Calculus or Mathematics from the final year.

Greek qualifications

Apolytirion

19 in the Apolytirion plus A*A in two A levels including Mathematics.

We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.

Chinese qualifications

National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)

80% overall including 80% in Mathematics for Science.

AST - Aptitude Scholastic Test

230, 210, 210 in three subjects including 210 in Mathematics.

Bulgarian qualifications

Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie

5.7 overall with 6.0 in the Mathematics state matriculation exam.

Thai qualifications

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6)

Hungarian qualifications

Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)

5 in all subjects with 85% and 80% in two Higher subjects including Mathematics.

Lithuanian qualifications

Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

9.0 overall with 95, 90, 90 in three state exams including Mathematics .

Italian qualifications

Diploma di Esame di Stato

An overall score of 95% in the classical, languages or scientific pathway with 10, 9, 9 in three subjects from your final report card including Mathematics.

Polish qualifications

Certificate of Maturity

90, 85, 85 in three extended subjects including Mathematics.

Jordanian qualifications

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)

Russian qualifications

Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii)

Japanese qualifications

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)

Canadian qualifications

High school diplomas from all provinces and territories except Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba

88% average across 5 grade 12 subjects including Pre-calculus and Calculus with 88% in Calculus (or equivalent from your province or territory)

Subjects with a less academic focus may be excluded.

If you would like to find out which subjects we consider equivalent to Pre-calculus and Calculus in your province or territory please email admissions@bath.ac.uk

Quebec diplôme d'études collégiales

88% average in a pre-university programme with 88% in all mathematics courses

We accept the following pre-university programmes for entry to this course:

Arts and Sciences; Science, Computer Science and Mathematics; Science; Social Science

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and Manitoba High School Diploma

Unfortunately we are not able to accept either the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Manitoba High School Diploma alone for entry to this course. You will need an additional Mathematics qualification, such as an Advanced Placement Test in Calculus AB or BC or an IB Certificate in either Mathematics at HL or SL Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches for us to be able to consider your application.

We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.

Norwegian qualifications

Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Leaving certificate from upper secondary school)

An average of 4.5 in the common core subjects and an average of 5 across six optional programme courses including 5 in Mathematics R1/NS1 and R2/NS2.

These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme.

We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.

European qualifications

85% overall with 8.5 in Mathematics (5 periods).

Singaporean qualifications

Singapore A levels

AAA in three H2 level subjects including A in Mathematics .

Polytechnic Diploma (3 years)

3.5 overall with a minimum B+ in all Mathematics modules.

Swedish qualifications

Högskoleförberedande Examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma)

Pass with A in 1200 credits and B in a further 800 credits including A in 200 credits in Mathematics including Mathematics 3b, 3c, 4 or 5.

Irish qualifications

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate with H1 in Mathematics.

Belgian qualifications

Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

Due to the variety, structure and grading of these qualifications, applications are welcomed from students with these qualifications but we consider them on on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us on admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice. Please provide copies of your school reports within your email for our consideration.

Hong Kongese qualifications

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

5,5 in core Mathematics and the Algebra and Calculus extended paper plus 5,4 in either two elective subjects or one elective subject and English

5*,5* in core Mathematics and the Algebra and Calculus extended paper plus 4,4 in two elective subjects or one elective subject and English

French qualifications

General Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat Général)

16 overall with 15 in Mathematics as a speciality subject in the final year

15 overall with 16, 15 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Mathematics

BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) or OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) awarded prior to 2024

15 overall with 15 in Mathematics as a speciality subject in the final year

14 overall with 16, 15 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Mathematics

By speciality subjects, we mean the subjects studied as 'enseignements de spécialités' as part of the General Baccalaureate. The grade we require is the grade awarded in the speciality subject from the written examinations taken in your final year.

Ukrainian qualifications

Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education)

Зовнішнє незалежне оцінювання (External Independent Evaluation EIE)

НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ МУЛЬТИПРЕДМЕТНИЙ TECT (National Multi-Subject Test)

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course.

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider a Foundation Year or if you are located here in the UK, explore the qualifications that may be available to you.

Please contact us for further advice on admissions@bath.ac.uk

Cypriot qualifications

Cypriot Apolytirion (Private Schools)

Cypriot Apolytirion (Public Schools from 2019)

We can often consider applications from students taking the Apolytirion in public schools in Cyprus without any additional A levels. This will depend on your subject stream and the advanced level subjects you are taking. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk to find out more about our requirements.

Indian qualifications

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

Average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics.

We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects. Other subjects with a less academic focus may also be excluded. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your subject choices.

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Home application deadline

13 January 2027

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Related courses

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Gain the essential skills required for the study of political phenomena.

Starting from the question of 'what it is we do when we study politics?', you'll learn practical skills, such as how to read academic articles, how to research around political topics, and how to produce an academic essay on political questions.

Gain introductory knowledge of the main macroeconomic variables, including output, inflation, employment, interest rates and the exchange rate.

During this unit you'll learn about how variables are measured, the key macroeconomic concepts used to explain them, and explore associated important policy issues.

You'll explore alternative theories of the business cycle and evaluate them by how well they explain the facts.

Explore key areas of mathematics to prepare you for further study in more advanced economics, finance and econometrics topics.

Gain introductory knowledge of the methods of microeconomic analysis, including a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of fundamental economic models and their applications.

You'll develop an understanding of how consumers and firms make their economic decisions, and how individuals or economic entities interact strategically.

You'll also be introduced to basic game theoretic concepts, and to how individuals make decisions in the face of uncertainty.

Enhance your knowledge of the essential concepts and analytical approaches that shape politics and political analysis and develop a sophisticated understanding of the building blocks of political life.

You'll cover a range of political concepts and study different analytical perspectives, from power and liberty to climate and race.

Gain statistical knowledge fundamental to understanding of applied economic topics (i.e. testing of micro and macro models).

You'll also develop experience in the analysis of data, and a fuller understanding of probability and statistical inference techniques.

Gain knowledge of cross-section and time series econometric methods. You'll build on your statistical hypothesis testing and least-squares regression knowledge from Year 1.

Our systematic approach to model building, focuses on formulation and estimation of regression functions, interpretation of results and diagnostic tests to judge reliability. Your understanding of statistical concepts will be furthered in seminars and computer classes, as you develop analytical and applied software skills.

Develop a deeper understanding of macroeconomic theory, using formal macroeconomic models to interpret policy problems and questions.

You'll learn about the main contributions of the leading schools of macroeconomic. You'll explore economic dynamics, such as growth and business cycles, while developing relevant equilibrium concepts and addressing important policy issues.

Explore key conceptual and theoretical frameworks for analysing different market structures, such as competitive equilibrium in exchange economies, markets with externalities, imperfect competition, and markets with asymmetric information. You'll study formal game theoretic tools to model and analyse strategic interactions between individuals or economic entities in sequential settings with an extended time horizon and complete information (such as in sequential market entry by competing firms).

Exploring the key philosophical traditions upon which contemporary politics is based, you will engage with key political thinkers and topics such as political violence, justice, and democracy.

You'll have the opportunity to develop a capacity to contextualise and evaluate current political disagreements, from arguments over freedom of speech to the role of the state, considering ongoing debates in political thought and theory.

In Year 2 you will study 20 credits of optional units with 10 being in semester 1 and 10 in semester 2. Options cover a range of topics.

Economics options

Options cover topics such as:

international economics

financial economics and financial institutions

economic development

Politics options

the Politics of Technology

the politics of International Law

international development

gender politics

In addition to economics and politics topics, there will also be a choice from outside the core teachings to give you a broader range of options to choose from. These units will allow you to learn more about topics like corporate finance or international development.

Your final year is entirely made up of optional units, adding up to 60 credits across the year. You must choose at least 40 credits of economics options and at least 15 credits of politics options.

At least one of your options must be a year-long 20-credit unit. You will only be able to choose the year-long final year research project if you also choose a year-long 20-credit taught economics unit.

There are a wide range of optional units available to you. This will give you the freedom to specialise your knowledge and focus on your career aspirations and interests.

economic history

industrial organisation

advanced Development Economics

economics of finance and banking

Options cover topics, such as:

digital politics

global transitions in democracy

environmental (global) politics

global trade

comparative political behaviour

As with Year 2, you'll also be able to choose units from outside the core areas of economics and politics to support your interests and career aspirations.

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