Politics and Economics (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

The Politics and Economics (Hons) programme will introduce you to the most important economic policy questions in the UK, around Europe, and the world, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others. You’ll be taught how to apply theoretical understandings of politics and international relations to world events and issues. You’ll graduate employment-ready with highly valued and transferrable skills.

Career opportunities

• This programme will provide you with an in-depth understanding of core political and economic concepts, theories and methodologies. You’ll then be able to specialise in a wide variety of areas, from political economy and financial markets through to international organisations and international trade. While studying at the University of Surrey your time will be split equally between modules in politics and economics. This will allow you to draw links between the two both in the theoretical and applied fields of study. You’ll be provided with the knowledge necessary to tackle some of the most pressing questions that confront us today, from the role of markets in civic life to the existence of rationality in decision-making. In the survey, Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA, results show that 92 per cent of undergraduates from Politics and International Relations go on to employment or further study. Graduates over the last few years have secured roles such as:  
• Events Coordinator, AQA Education 

• Education Officer, Department for Education 

• Graduate Intern, Ipsos MORI 

• Economic Officer Intern, Department for Transport 

• Trainee Accountant, Menzies Corporate Finance 

• Assistant Economist, Home Office 

• Corporate Finance Advisor, Department for Transport.