Economics and Politics University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

In Economics, you will explore the microeconomics of business and society, macroeconomics of the world economy and economic problems in political, social and historical contexts, with a strong emphasis on applied learning. You will thrive in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School of 45 nationalities and be taught by experts including leading petroleum economist and government adviser Professor Alex Kemp and our health economists whose work influences Scottish and UK policy decisions on public health.

In Politics, you will explore different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism and concepts of democracy and how we vote. You will be taught by experts in political parties and elections, energy politics, European integration, regionalism and politics, human rights and development issues as well as those who are experts in conflict and security and who appear regularly as experts in the media commenting on national, European and international issues and events as they unfold.

You will graduate the Economics and Politics programme of the University of Aberdeen with many options for careers in international business, local and national government, politics, NGOs, media and many other possibilities. Many Aberdeen graduates are today household names in politics and journalism, senior figures in global business, international affairs and diplomacy and leading thinkers, authors and experts in their fields.

Careers

Economics will allow you to work in accountancy, finance, economics, analysis, actuarial work, local government and more across sectors. Politics may allow you look at areas such as internal and external communications, HR, writing and high level business administration roles.