Economics, Politics and International Studies

Economic and political analysis in a global context

This degree is designed for students wishing to follow a challenging multi-disciplinary course in economic and political analysis with a focus on both national and international themes and issues. The first year consists of a foundation in the major disciplines.

As with the Economics degree, students take five full-weight modules (or equivalent), in the first year, consisting of a core economics module, a core quantitative module, two politics modules, and one full-weight (or two half-weight) optional module(s).

In the second and third years, students may specialise either in Politics and International Studies, whilst continuing to take Economics as a minor subject, or in Economics, with Politics and International Studies as the minor subject. It may be possible to transfer onto another degree programme, either in the Department of Politics and International Studies or in the Department of Economics, at the end of the first year.

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Modules

Modules currently available in the Department of Economics include The World Economy: History and Theory, Introduction to Quantitative Economics, Quantitative Techniques, Mathematical Techniques, Computing and Data Analysis, The Industrial Economy: Strategy, Macroeconomics, Economics of Money and Banking, The British Economy in the Twentieth Century and International Trade.

Options vary between courses and are subject to change.

For more details about the modules on offer at this time, take a look at the following:

Full List of Year 1 Economics modules
Full List of Year 2 Economics modules
Full List of Year 3 Economics modules
Full List of Politics and International Studies Modules

Assessment

Modules in Economics are typically assessed through a mix of examination and coursework, and almost all of our students produce a third-year project.

Student Profile: Matthew Pengilly, 3rd year, Economics and Industrial Organization

Matthew Pengilly

'The choice of course was easy for me: put simply, no other leading UK university offers this programme! It is unique and innovative, characteristics that are prevalent in everything Warwick strives to achieve.

Studying at Warwick is a brilliant experience. The connections between departments are fantastic, allowing you to take optional modules in subjects that may seem completely unrelated; in my first year, I undertook a psychology module! These connections enable you to personally tailor your degree, by choosing to learn about what intrigues you and what you enjoy the most. Warwick offers many unparalleled opportunities. The world-famous Warwick Economics Summit celebrates insight and debate, seeing internationally renowned authors and academics sharing
their opinions and offering debate on some of the world’s most pressing issues'.

UCAS Code: LLD2 BA/BScEPIS

TYPICAL OFFERS

The typical offers listed below are for 2012 entry. Offer levels are not set until just before the application cycle, so those applying for 2013 entry should go to www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ugoffers to check the latest offer levels.

A level: A*AAB (for candidates with four A2’s) or A*AA plus A at AS-level (for candidates with three A2’s and at least one AS). Applicants are encouraged to avoid combinations of subjects with significantly overlapping curricula such as Economics and Business Studies. Applicants to L100 and L112 must achieve grade A in Maths at A2 Level. Applicants to LLD2 must have achieved either A* at GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, or include Maths as part of the subject profile offered at AS/A2 Level.

A levels in Applied Subjects and Mixed Portfolios:Candidates offering vocational qualifications considered, if offered in addition to 2 A levels. Grades required similar to those for candidates taking A and AS qualifications. Specific course entry requirements would need to be met.

International Baccalaureate: 38 points. Applicants to L100 and L112 must achieve grade 6 in Higher Level Maths. Applicants to LLD2 must have achieved either A* at GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, or grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, or 5 in Standard Level Maths or Maths Studies.

Scottish Qualifications: Advanced Higher AA (including Maths for Economics) + Higher AAA in three other subjects.

Cambridge Pre-U: D2 D3 M1 – D3 D3 M1.
Must include D3 in Mathematics for L100 and L112.

Welsh Baccalaureate: See here

Overseas Qualifications: See here

Access Courses: Access to HE Diploma (QAA-recognised) including appropriate subjects with distinction grades in level 3 units, and grade A in A level Mathematics or equivalent.

Warwick HEFP 3 distinctions including Maths and at least credits in all other modules. For L100 and L112, minimum score of 80% in Maths required.

General Studies/Critical Thinking: Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking at A or AS level.

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS

Our only essential subject is Maths, but the level to which you must have taken Maths varies by course. Please see qualifications information, above, for precise details.