Politics and Economics BSc (Hons)
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) at The London School of Economics and Political Science for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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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 | |
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| Median salary | £42000 | £47000 | £60000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32500 - £55000 | £34500 - £68000 | £45000 - £98000 |
All Economics courses of The London School of Economics and Political Science
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
Politics is about power, conflict and ideas. The study of politics involves analysis of the ways in which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions. It encompasses a broad spectrum of activities relating to public affairs, from elections and bureaucracies to wars and terrorism. Because it is at the junction of power and morality, politics has always attracted the attention of philosophers and historians, and its study, originating in Athens in the fourth century BC, is the seed bed of all the social sciences. In studying this degree, you will follow courses from a range of subfields in political science: comparative politics, rational choice theory, political economy, public administration and public policy, European politics and political theory. You will learn about the concepts and theories which underpin the study of politics, including ideas such as justice, democracy, liberty, sovereignty and rights. You will compare political phenomena in a variety of cultures and countries, learning about the diversity of political processes and using empirical analysis to answer broad theoretical questions about the political world.
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.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) at The London School of Economics and Political Science
| 65% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics and Economics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £25656 | year 1 |
| International | £25656 | year 1 |
| EU | £27192 | year 1 |
| International | £27192 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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 The London School of Economics and Political Science
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
Positions of The London School of Economics and Political Science in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #1
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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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- #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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- #9
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
See all 38 university rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science
About The London School of Economics and Political Science
Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science
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Total number of students enrolled at The London School of Economics and Political Science by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5500
- postgraduates:
- 6695
- Total:
- 12195
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Economics”: 1910 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Business Economics BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 87% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 96 | Leicester |
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Economics and Politics BA (Hons) | Durham University | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23500 | 182 | Durham |
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Economics and Management BA (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £18100 £17200 | - | Portsmouth |
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Economics BSc | De Montfort University | 87% | 20% | 35% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 92 | Leicester |
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Economics with Psychology (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 74% | 7% | 4% | £9250 | £20500 | 112 | Colchester |
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History and Economics BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 81% | 7% | 4% | £9250 | £20500 | 121 | Colchester |
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FAQ about Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) The London School of Economics and Political Science
- 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 £39027 15 months after graduation, £47000 3 years after graduation and £60000 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (65%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (15%), Secretarial and related occupations (10%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%)
- 35 graduates rated the course 38. This means that 38% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The London School of Economics and Political Science achieved the highest ranking for Economics. It is ranked #2 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Economics). See all subject rankings for The London School of Economics and Political Science.
- Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The London School of Economics and Political Science.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 219 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Economics students 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