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Politics and Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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2026-2027
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Course summary

  • Why choose this course*

-Politics and economics is about money and power: political choices fundamentally determine the economies within which we live and work; yet often economic reality seems to shape the limits of political possibility.

-Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.

-Our course will introduce you to the most important public policy questions in the UK, around Europe, and the world, and explore how political and economic decision-makers' impact on others.

-Along the way, you’ll be able to address the economic and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary society.

What you will study
Our BSc Politics and Economics degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of core political and economic concepts, theories and methodologies. You’ll then be able to specialise in a wide variety of areas, from political economy and financial markets through to international organisations and international trade.

Our degree has Bachelor of Science status, in recognition of its technical analytical components that are highly valued by an increasingly diverse range of employers in the knowledge economy. You will develop transferable qualitative and quantitative research skills, and learn how to design and carry out research projects using market-leading data analysis software.

Our curriculum is research-informed and student-led so you can tailor your degree to your own interests and passions.

Your time will be split equally between modules in politics and economics. This will allow you to draw links between the two both in the theoretical and applied fields of study.

You’ll be provided with the knowledge necessary to tackle some of the most pressing questions that confront us today, from the role of markets in civic life to the existence of rationality in decision-making.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
LL13
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
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:
LL13
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

Overall:
ABB

Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

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

Overall:
DDD

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, 15 at Merit. Also A level Mathematics grade B.

Required subjects:
A level Mathematics grade B.

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Overall:
AABBB

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths - Scottish National 5 - A
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

Overall:
ABB

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths - Scottish National 5 - A
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 points

Overall:
33

GCSE or equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall:
Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.

GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Extended Project
A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at Grade 4 (C). Additionally, GCSE Mathematics at Grade 6(B). Applicants must have achieved the required GCSE grades at the time of making their application.

T Level
D

Overall:
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 6 (B).

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept:https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

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.

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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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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