GO UNIVERSITY  Ghana/Global 2016/17/18/19

BSc Economics &politics Degree Course - 3 Years

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Overview

This course allows you to explore the institutions and practices of modern political systems, alongside the institutions, principles and theories of economics.

You’ll develop in-depth understanding of the economic factors influencing income, wealth and wellbeing, as well as the ways in which they influence public policy. You’ll study microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as gaining a foundation in political theory, international relations, development studies and systems of government.

A wide range of optional modules across both subjects will also allow you to shape your degree to your own interests and career plans – from security studies and international relations to transport, health, business or environmental economics. You can even draw the two subjects together with studies in monetary policy, economic development, the political economy of work and many others.

 

Course Content

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In Year 1 you’ll explore key concepts and debates in economics, as well as gaining the mathematical skills that you’ll need for economic analysis. You’ll also develop the critical and research skills you need to study politics, and learn about political theory and different political systems.

Core modules in Year 2 will give you a broad and deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and you’ll be introduced to econometrics. In addition, you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules in both subjects so you can begin to develop your own interests.

These will include one module on political theory and others focusing on governments and political systems, as well as a broader range of topic such as security studies, theories of development and international relations. In economics, you could learn more about theories of economic growth or macroeconomic policy, as well as specialised modules in transport, labour or health economics among others.

In your final year you’ll apply your knowledge and skills to your dissertation - an independent research project on a topic of your choice. Around this, you’ll build your own programme of study in both subjects, with topics as diverse as economic development, global economic co-ordination, political psychology, international banking and finance or gender and violence.

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Course Structure

Year 1

• You'll choose from a wide range of optional modules while maintaining a balance across your studies. Follow the links to the Programme Catalogue for more optional modules and the full course structure.

• Compulsory modules

• Economics and Global History 10 credits

• Economic Theory and Applications 1 20 credits

• Studying and Researching in POLIS 5 credits

• Comparative Politics 20 credits

• Freedom, Power and Resistance: An Introduction to Political Ideas 20 credits

• Mathematical Economics 10 credits

• Mathematics for Economics and Business 1 (for those without A-level Mathematics) 10 credits

• Statistics for Economics and Business 1 (for those with A-level mathematics with Mechanics) 10 credits

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• Year 2

• Compulsory modules

• Intermediate Microeconomics 10 credits

• Introduction to Econometrics 10 credits

• Intermediate Macroeconomics 10 credits

• Revolution and Reaction: Political Problems in the 20th Century OR Justice, Community and Conflict 20 credits

• Optional modules

• Introduction to Health Economics 10 credits

• Industrial Economics 10 credits

• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance in Britain 10 credits

• How to be a Successful Policy Economist 10 credits

• British Central Government 20 credits

• Spin Doctors and Electioneering 20 credits

• State and Politics in Africa 20 credits

• Theories of International Relations 20 credits

• Security Studies 20 credits

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• Year 3

• Compulsory modules

• Dissertation 40 credits

• Optional modules

• Environmental Economics 10 credits

• Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy 10 credits

• Global Economic Coordination and Governance 10 credits

• The Political Economy of Work 10 credits

• The End of British Politics? 20 credits

• Extreme Right Parties in Contemporary Europe 20 credits

• Britain and the EU 20 credits

• Political Psychology: on Authority and Obedience 20 credits

• Feminist Challenges to Political Theory

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• Learning and teaching

• You’ll be taught through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. You’ll enjoy extensive tutorial support and have freedom in your workload and options.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

• Assessment

• You’re assessed by a range of methods, including formal exams and in-course assessment.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

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• For more information on typical modules, read Actuarial Mathematics BSc in programme catalogue after enrollment