Politics and Economics

Develop a sophisticated understanding of the political and economic realities faced by employers in every walk of life.

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. you can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive university support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. work placements take place between stages 2 and 3. you'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

92% of our most recent politics and economics students were in work or further study within six months of graduation, earning an average salary of £22,929*. of those, several were already working for employers in this field – including hm treasury, the civil service and public affairs consultancies. you will graduate with the ability to think critically, assess complex material and data, carry out research, construct an argument and articulate it – a powerful skillset applicable to a wide range of careers. these skills have seen our politics and economics graduates enjoy successful careers in politics, economics, finance, management consultancy, media, non-governmental bodies, inter-governmental organisations, human resources, marketing and business. some choose to pursue vocational training to become lawyers or teachers; and others undertake further postgraduate study in fields such as politics, business and finance.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Newcastle University has partnerships with the following companies: