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BA in Economics and Politics

Economics and politics are closely linked throughout society. Our BA Economics and Politics programme reflects this connection, exploring multiple perspectives while also helping you develop your own viewpoint. You’ll have the opportunity to cover diverse topics such as world economy, macro and microeconomics, corporate finance, international relations and development economics. In years two and three you can adjust the balance of subjects to broaden your experience or focus in on your major area of interest.

Year 1

In the first year, in addition to the three economics compulsory modules, you take a further two compulsory modules entitled Ideas and Ideologies, and Democratic Political Systems and choose one further optional module from a selection covering International Security and Interdependence Organisation, Global Regions in International Relations, and Theory and History in International Relations.

Year 2

In the second year, you study two compulsory modules in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics plus one module chosen from a selection that currently includes:

Behavioural and Experimental Economics
Business Competition
Corporate Finance
Economic Data Analysis
Economics of Social Policy
European Economics
Intermediate Methods for Economics and Finance.

In addition, three modules must be chosen from the range of second-year Politics modules, which currently includes:

Democracy and Democratic Theory
Foundations of Western Political Thought
The Politics of Pacific Asia
The Middle East in the International System
International Theory
International Organisations
Global Political Economy
Islam, State and Government
Class, Nation and British Politics

Year 3

In the third year, you study a compulsory double Dissertation module that can be in either economics or politics. In addition, you choose four optional modules from a selection that currently includes:

Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Applied Econometrics
Development of Economics
Environmental Economics and Policy
History of Economic Thought
Industrial Organisation
International Economics
Labour Economics
Monetary Economics
Public Economics
Security Investment Analysis
Game Theory and Applications
Post-Keynesian Economics
China in the Global Political Economy
The Politics of the Middle East’s Oil Monarchies
British Political Thought since 1850
The Ethics of Violence in International Relations
Islam and Politics in the Modern World
Theories of Liberty
The Political Economy of the European Union
Elections and British Politics
Israel: Politics and Society

Note that in the second and third years it is possible for you to take a minimum of five and a maximum of seven modules in each subject.

Study Abroad

School of Government and International Affairs

Students can apply for a one-year study placement in one of the following institutions: the University of California and Boston College in the USA, British Columbia in Canada, the University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore. In some cases courses are offered in English, while in others teaching is in the local language. We have an ERASMUS/Year Abroad Co-ordinator who will help you prepare for your year abroad, and who will maintain contact with you while you are away.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our students graduate with subject-specific knowledge such as economic theory and data analysis, as well as the commercial awareness, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers across the world. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career possibilities in the economics and finance sector and beyond.

Our focus on employability stretches beyond the classroom. You will benefit from events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From employer talks and interview advice to business-tailored careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.

Previous Economics graduates have gone on to work for global innovators and leaders in their sector including Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC, JP Morgan and for government departments such as the National Audit Office, HMRC and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

Standard XII

A*A*A

Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.

A*AA

Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAA

Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAB

Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

ABB

Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

Note: Standard XII from CBSE or CISCE Boards and some State Boards only are accepted for entry. State Boards considered on a case by case basis.

The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to:
MBA program
The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5.
International Foundation Year
The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills.
Other programs
If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University.
The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program.
Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.

Durham University

Durham , England ,United Kingdom