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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Economics and Politics
University of Leeds
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Politics course at University of Leeds.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LL12
Here's what University of Leeds says about its Economics and Politics course.
This interdisciplinary degree explores the institutions, principles and theories of economics, along with the institutions and practices of modern political systems. It’ll give you expertise in data analysis, research and critical thinking, as well as the economic factors that influence income, wealth and wellbeing.
You’ll gain a foundation in political theory, international relations and systems of government while also learning the fundamentals of micro and macroeconomics. You’ll explore how economics and politics are connected and the ways they shape our society. Optional modules let you take your degree in the direction that most interests you.
Within this course, Politics subjects are taught by our world-ranked?School of Politics and International Studies. Economics subjects are taught by the triple-accredited?Leeds University Business School.
You’ll gain a diverse skillset that’ll prove valuable to you as an employee and as an individual, regardless of the path you choose to take.
Source: University of Leeds
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Economics and Politics at University of Leeds.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Politics and International Studies
Location
Main Site | Leeds
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Economics
• Politics
Start date
23 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/1000/economics-and-politics-ba
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The faculty at the University of Leeds, especially within the International Relations department, is exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive. They are passionate about teaching and go the extra mile to ensure students understand complex concepts. Approachable and dedicated, they inspire students ...
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The diverse academic programs in international relations have provided me with valuable insights into global affairs and diplomatic relations. The faculty members, with their expertise and guidance, have been instrumental in shaping my understanding of complex geopolitical issues.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Leeds
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Economics and Politics course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
51%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
The Economics and Politics course at University of Leeds features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Business Studies | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Economics and Politics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Leeds graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
73%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
78%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%
Caring personal services
15%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
14%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
87%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
82%
Say it fits with future plans
41%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
32%
Finance Professionals
30%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
6%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
66%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
9%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Economics and Politics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Leeds graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£32.5k
First year after graduation
£38.7k
Third year after graduation
£54.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£39.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics and Politics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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