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Economics and Politics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Explore the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world in this dual honours degree.

Explore the relationship between economics and politics, how it shapes policy decisions, and informs our daily life.

You’ll analyse political ideas, institutions and practices, developing the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists.

After a first year spent primarily on mathematics, micro- and macroeconomic analysis, your second year will see you create your own mix of core and optional modules in both economics and politics.

With the option to complete year-long work placement after your second year, you’ll achieve a balanced understanding of both disciplines as you move into your third year.

Your final year includes a project or dissertation in politics, and you can apply your economic skills to a number of short projects exploring contemporary issues and themes, in the Economics in Action module.

Why study this course?

  • Placement opportunities - this degree comes with the chance to do a year-long, paid work placement, starting after your second year, with an employer in the UK.

  • Research-informed teaching - you’ll be taught by political experts and economists whose modules are informed by their latest research.

  • Variety, choice and flexibility - rooted in core economic theory and analysis, with options to broaden the scope of the degree according to your interests.

  • Excellent career prospects - 93.8% of economics students who graduated in 2020 were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university (2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, UK undergraduates).

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LL12
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LL12
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

in a relevant subject

Access to HE Diploma
D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

  • A at A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 - 34 points

34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 6/B

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduateshttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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