Economics and Politics BA (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 220 graduates of Economics and Politics BA (Hons) and other courses in Economics at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
All Economics courses of Durham University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £37500 | £40000 | £57000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £50000 | £33000 - £49500 | £43000 - £73000 |
All Economics courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28198 | £29188 | £36975 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23735 - £33146 | £22858 - £37851 | £27424 - £49486 |
All Economics Courses in the UK
Course Description
Economic and political theory shapes the decisions made in our society at every level. From the economic effects of climate change to healthcare policy, or the distribution of social funding to the legitimacy of cryptocurrency, the fields of economics and politics have a significant impact.
BA Economics and Politics explores the connections between these two closely linked disciplines. You will develop your own views on a wide range of current issues and build a skill set that will help you make sense of some of society’s biggest challenges.
And when you study at Durham, you’ll develop these skills in a vibrant and intellectually challenging environment. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.
You’ll divide your time equally between the two disciplines, studying a diverse range of topics such as world economy, macro and microeconomics, corporate finance, international relations and political systems. Years 2 and 3 offer a wide selection of option modules which allow you to adjust the balance of subjects to broaden your experience or focus on your major area of interest.
Learning from an academic team with expertise in contemporary economic and political issues, you’ll be well prepared for a career in the finance services, economics or commerce. In addition, the critical and analytical skills gained on the course extend your options to include the fields of journalism, public policy, education, international development, the charity sector and beyond.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Economics courses of Durham University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Politics BA (Hons) at Durham University
| 51% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 19% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Sales occupations |
| 4% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 2% | Customer service occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level AAB (or equivalent). AA in Mathematics and a social science or humanities subject. To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics and Politics BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £23500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Durham University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #4
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #7
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #19
- #99
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #37
- #301
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Economics”: 1470 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Economics and Politics BA (Hons) Durham University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £35250 15 months after graduation, £40000 3 years after graduation and £57000 after graduation.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (51%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (19%), Sales occupations (7%), Information Technology Professionals (4%)
- Durham University achieved the highest ranking for Economics. It is ranked #4 in (Economics). See all subject rankings for Durham University.
- Economics and Politics BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Durham University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 182 which is higher than 77.35% of all Economics courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024