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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LL14

Economics and Politics with Study Abroad

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£28,200Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop a deep understanding of economic and political systems by studying complementary social sciences on this joint honours degree, which includes an additional year studying overseas. Experience enriching and exciting intellectual challenges from two schools with strong reputations for teaching and research. You'll build your core economics knowledge in areas like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics – the use of statistical methods to estimate economic models. International tuition fees are £28,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £42,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomics and Consumer Behaviour
Macroeconomics and Economic Policy
Econometrics and Quantitative Methods
Political Theory and Philosophy
Comparative Government and Politics
International Relations and Global Politics
Research Methods and Dissertation
Economics of Development and Trade
UCAS Code:LL14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject and Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£112,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£35,000£44,000
3 years£34,500£42,000£56,500
5 years£46,500£60,000£84,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 31% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 88% above UK average salary
This course
£60,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £18,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bristol

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