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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LL2F
Economics and Politics
University of EssexColchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£22,600Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. How and why do governments try to regulate markets? Why are Central Banks independent? What explains the fluctuations of stock markets and exchange rates? International tuition fees are £22,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Microeconomic Principles and Market Analysis
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Comparative Political Systems
Political Ideology and Political Thought
Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
International Economics and Globalisation
Political Economy of the European Union
Politics of Economic Regulation and Development
UCAS Code:LL2F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 136 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,600
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,800
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 Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £30,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £38,500 | £53,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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
62%Working
3%Studying
21%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
52%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
90%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
35%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Essex
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