Politics and Economics

Discover how money and power interact. few economic questions are untouched by political themes. so this degree combines a thorough grounding in economic analysis with the study of theory and practice of politics. taught jointly by the school of economics and the school of politics, philosophy, language and communication studies, you'll gain high-level training in economics alongside detailed insight into political science. by mastering the tools of both political and economic inquiry, you’ll be able to make wider-reaching predictions and more confident real-world recommendations. you’ll learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses both of markets and of governments. and you’ll leave uea in an excellent position to pursue a range of careers, including in business, consulting, banking, politics, insurance, and the civil service.

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,

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

Graduating from the school of economics, you’ll be able to demonstrate a combination of analytical and interpersonal skills that is highly valued by employers. you’ll be well placed to choose from a wide range of career opportunities, including working as an economist, analyst or in other managerial roles, within economics or business consulting, the civil service, investment banking and finance, accounting and auditing, insurance and actuarial work, and international think-tanks and organisations.

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: