This course provides the opportunity to pursue an interest in politics and international relations alongside the study of economics, within a four-year integrated programme that includes a year studying in English at one of our partner universities overseas.

This course combination offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges, in two schools with strong reputations for teaching and research. By studying these two social sciences you will develop a deep understanding of global markets and political systems.

Economics study is based on a series of core units in the first and second years covering economics and econometrics, as well as optional units. You will also study the politics of individual countries and governments, and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations.

Your first and second years are the same as for BSc Economics and Politics. You will then spend your third year studying modules in economics and politics abroad, before returning to Bristol for your final year. Visit Global Opportunities to find out more about where you can study abroad.

Your final year allows you to choose options according to your interests. Half of your options must be in the discipline of economics and the other half in politics.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Economics and Politics with Study Abroad

A-level Standard offer	AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	ABB including B in Mathematics and B in an essay-based subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject and either 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject and either 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in Mathematics.
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science/Engineering/Maths and Engineering/Science) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. Applicants must be taking a minimum of 15 Level 3 graded units of Mathematics, at least 12 of which must be at Distinction, and 9 units in an essay-based subject at Distinction. Not all Maths units will be accepted.
BTEC offer	DDD in Engineering with Distinction in both Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians; or D*DD in Applied Science plus A in A-level Mathematics
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and an essay-based subject, and Standard Higher: AAAAB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	85% overall, with 8.5 in Mathematics and an essay-based subject
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile G Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.