Policy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad

Overview

Unlike traditional single honours degrees, the  Policy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad degree at University of Birmingham will enable you to encounter a variety of concepts, approaches and methods from the three disciplines of social policy, politics and economics. The programme gives equal weight to all three disciplines for the duration of the course, while at the same time allowing you to tailor your degree to your strengths and interests.

In Year 1, you will undertake introductory modules in all three of the social science disciplines: social policy, politics and economics to establish a good social sciences foundation. A compulsory module, 'Global Issues, Global Responses' is at the core of the second year of studies. This interdisciplinary module will enable you to consider a range of important global issues and the responses to them at the international, regional and local levels. You can also begin to tailor your learning to your developing interests. 

Your third year will be spent abroad at a university in the EU or elsewhere in the world. There are a wide range of countries and universities from which you can choose. As well as a range of European universities, you may also choose from a range of current partners worldwide. These include countries in which a variety of different languages are spoken, including universities at which courses are taught in English. After completing your year abroad, you will return to Birmingham to complete the final year of their studies when you will complete a dissertation.

Career

The PPE graduates go on to work in a wide range of fields including:

• Government Modelling and Modernisation Manager – Welsh Government
• Policy Oversight Manager – Home Office
• Assistant Financial Analyst – Sky
• Senior Policy Advisor – Cabinet Office
• Graduate generalist – Civil Service Fast Stream
• Planning Executive – Carnival Cruises
• Outreach and Events Co-ordinator – Friends of the Earth
• Account Executive – Copper Consultancy (Engineering firm)
• Commercial and Private Banking Graduate – Royal Bank of Scotland