BA Politics and Economics

The BA Politics and Economics course offered by the University of Reading is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of economic concepts and political issues. This course enables students to deliberate on the links between economy and the political phenomena, equipping them with the necessary tools to analyse current political affairs from an economic perspective.Course Content: The course content includes core and optional modules in both Politics and Economics. In the initial years, students get a broad understanding of global and national politics and basic economic principles such as microeconomic principles and macroeconomic analysis. In the final year, students have wider choices, from monetary economics to the politics of contemporary China. Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in this course are Introduction to International Relations, Issues in Politics, Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics, Microeconomic Principles, Macroeconomic Analysis, and Communicating Economics.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Economic Society (RES) giving graduates enhanced credibility and qualification. Future Careers: This course provides an excellent foundation to build a career in areas like government and politics, international institutions, the media, or hold leadership roles in businesses and NGOs. The curriculum is also excellent for those interested in a career in finance, journalism, law, civil service, NGOs, teaching, and research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.