Economics and Politics

Gain the tools to explore important issues, such as big business, government, and the regulation of monopolies. at sussex, you will join a politically-engaged community, examining how economics operates within a political framework and learning from experts who directly influence global economic policy. you'll learn about the principles and practical applications of economics, and explore the theme of power and where power lies in the uk and internationally. you'll develop your knowledge by studying topics like trade and risk, governance, and different politics and power structures across the world. to help you gain quantitative and research skills, you’ll study mathematics and statistics, and learn how to carry out research in political science. you'll also receive training in econometrics, to extend your knowledge of statistical techniques.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

""to help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optiol placement as part of your course. you’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. if you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.it can help you: get ahead of the competition. employers are increasingly looking for relevant work experience for graduate jobs and schemes explore career options before you graduate. you'll get an idea of the type of job or sector you might want to go into gain industry and employability skills. learn how to use software and equipment, or work on live projects. you'll also gain skills in team-working, communication and time magement develop your professiol networks. you'll build a network of contacts for the future recent students have gone on placements at: first equity partners pwc (pricewaterhousecoopers) ernst & young.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

You'll develop communication, analytical and numeracy skills with an economics and politics degree. these skills mean you could go into graduate jobs at organisations such as the civil service and government, banks, consultancies, insurance and accounting firms, think tanks, non-governmental organisations and political parties. you'll also benefit from extensive career support including mentoring by employers and alumni, networking, guest lectures, events and workshops. you can meet and hear from graduate employers and former sussex students, find out more about graduate schemes and get help with preparing for selection tests and assessment centres. there are also several societies you can join, including one run by economics students, which welcomes guest lecturers and brings together students from economics courses, as well as those from other courses who share an interest in economics.

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 Sussex has partnerships with the following companies: