Course details
A Levels AAB Other entry requirementsUCAS code LL12
Duration 3 years
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Related subjects Politics Economics
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Admissions Team
Department of Economics
Telephone +44 (0)114 222 3399
Email economics-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Website sheffield.ac.uk/economics/undergraduate
Course description
This dual honours degree focuses on the interaction between economic and political aspects of the modern world. The course analyses political ideas, institutions and practices. It also gives you a solid grounding in modern economic theory.
You'll explore the issues underlying current debates on economic policy. And you'll develop the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists to make informed judgements.
The balance between the two subjects is roughly equal. Over the three years you'll take compulsory and optional modules in both. The third year includes a project module in politics.
Degrees with employment experience
We offer you the chance to do a year-long work placement, starting after your second year. This is a great opportunity to get paid work experience with some of the UK's top economics employers who want to recruit the best students from Sheffield. Recent placements have been with Lloyds Bank, Office for National Statistics and Johnson & Johnson.
Financial help from the University - bursaries
If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back.
Entry requirements
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | AAB |
| A Levels + Extended Project Qualification | ABB + B. The Extended Project should be in a relevant subject |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 |
| BTEC | DDD in Applied Law, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Personal and Business Finance |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 D3 M2 |
| Scottish Highers | AAAAB |
| Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AA |
| Access to HE | Entry requirements for mature students |
| Other qualifications |
Other UK qualifications
Other EU/international qualifications |
Other requirements
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| If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department | |
Modules - what you study and when
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
You can find out more by:
- Viewing course information on Department of Economics website
- Viewing course information on Department of Politics and International Relations website
- Contacting the department using the details in the 'More' section
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Learning and assessment
These figures give an indication of how you'll learn and be assessed. They're a combined average of all the years of the two single honours courses on which this dual degree is based. The learning and assessment percentages could vary depending on the modules you choose.
| Learning | |
| Scheduled teaching | 14% |
| Independent study | 86% |
| Placement | 0% |
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Assessment |
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| Exams/tests | 52% |
| Coursework | 48% |
| Practical | 0% |
Department of Economics
We have an international reputation for practical and real-world economics. You'll be taught by some of the top economic experts in their field and you'll receive the latest cutting-edge teaching from people that care passionately about their subject. Our staff advise government departments in the UK such as the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Education and the Low Pay Commission. Their expertise helps shape government policies and aims to improve people's lives.
We're one of the few stand alone economics departments in the north of England. Our graduates are in demand by some of the country's top economics employers such as the Bank of England, PwC, IBM and HM Treasury. We're large enough to offer a wide variety of optional specialised modules, but small enough so that you will get to know your tutors personally and build life-long friendships with the other students on your course.
You'll be based in the heart of the campus. You will experience some of your teaching in our state-of-the-art classrooms in the same building as our staff offices. You'll also have your own social space with computer access.
Department of Economics website
Department of Politics and International Relations
We're one of the UK's top departments for research and teaching in politics and international relations.
We have over 50 academic staff working at the cutting edge of the discipline, doing ground-breaking research on a huge range of topics. This research directly shapes and inspires what you're taught. You'll have the opportunity to learn from lecturers, who use innovative teaching to bring politics to life.
Department of Politics and International Relations website
What our graduates do
Some of our graduates become professional economists in government, industry or the City. Others enter related professions - banking, insurance, accountancy, sales and marketing and retail management.
Recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the European Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Some prefer to advance their knowledge by studying economics at postgraduate level.
Student profile
"My advice would be... do a bit of research about the course, find out if you want to do economics and just go there with an open mind and be enthusiastic about the prospect of learning."
Adam Ellerington
Economics
"The most exciting thing I've learnt about so far was where we did a module which compared the political systems of the UK, USA, France, Germany, Russia and Brazil."
Jonathan Guy
Department of Politics
We also offer you the chance to do a year-long work placement, starting after your second year. If you complete the placement year successfully, your degree title is amended to reflect this, for example: BSc(Honours) Economics with Employment Experience. Recent placements have been with the Bank of England, IBM and HM Treasury.
Apply for this course
Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply:
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Admissions Team
Department of Economics
Telephone
+44 (0)114 222 3399
Email
economics-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
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