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Politics, Economics and Global Development

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Why BA Politics, Economics and Global Development at UEA?

Tackle today’s biggest global challenges, including inequality, climate change and conflict, with this innovative new degree: BA Politics, Economics and Development. Designed for ambitious students with an eye on impact, it combines rigorous academic training with practical, career-ready skills.

Why choose UEA

  • Interdisciplinary training: Equip yourself with the interdisciplinary tools from politics and economics to understand how power, markets and institutions shape people’s lives

  • Highly topical: Study how governments make decisions, why some countries develop faster than others and the basis for fairer and more sustainable societies

  • Real world analysis: Gain hands-on experience analysing real data and evaluating policies used by governments and international organisations

What is Politics, Economics and Global Development?

Politics, Economics and Global Development is a new interdisciplinary degree designed to give you the flexibility to shape your studies around your interests and career goals. You can specialise in areas including public policy and governance, economic growth and inequality, global development and sustainability.

Working alongside research-active lecturers, you'll explore contemporary case studies from across the world, from North America to Africa. Through policy briefs, simulations, research projects and independent study, you'll turn complex ideas and evidence into clear, persuasive arguments.

Based in UEA’s prestigious School of Global Development, ranked first in the UK for Development Studies (THE REF 2021), this degree places you at the heart of excellence in global scholarship.

With a strong focus on employability, graduates develop highly transferable skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking and professional communication.

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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Ways to study this course

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  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

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Institution code:
E14

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Institution code:
E14

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing).https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

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.

This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.

Learn more on the University of East Anglia UEA website

International entry requirements

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international-students/country-map

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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Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC
InternationalTBC

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 are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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