Politics and Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of LondonCourse Overview
Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Politics and Economics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Politics and economics affect every aspect of our lives – from how countries are run to how our taxes are spent. This degree programme looks at these two subjects from a broad social science perspective. You’ll get a solid grounding in key political concepts and theories and compare political systems in different countries and cultures. International tuition fees are £29,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 93% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Grade A in A Level Maths is required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points 766 at Higher Level (including Maths at Higher Level) is also required. |
| UCAS Points | 144 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 70 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £29,000 | £36,000 | £50,500 |
| 5 years | £36,000 | £51,000 | £66,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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