Philosophy, Politics and Economics

By combining the study of philosophy, politics and economics you can ask how things should be, why they are as they are, and how they can be changed for the better. offered across the schools of economics and of politics, philosophy, language and communication studies, you will gain high-level training in economic science while exploring political and philosophical approaches to understanding human behaviour. if you are looking for a programme that combines the ideological with the practical, and equips you with excellent skills in research, communication and decision-making that will be of use across any number of careers, this is for you. on this course you will spend 9-12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.

On this course you'll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to uea for your final year. this is a fantastic chance to show future employers you have what it takes to succeed in an international setting and get an insight into the economic issues of another country. you can choose from partner universities across asia, australia, europe and north america. for more information on partner institutions accepting eco students

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When you graduate you’ll be well placed to choose from a wide range of career opportunities – including business, consulting, banking, politics, insurance, civil service, business economics, personnel, accountancy, actuarial work, marketing, investment and financial risk analysis, and international organisations. career destinations career destinations related to your degree include: economics analyst consulting policy advising investment banking and risk analysis financial services data research

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. University of East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: