International Political Economy BSc (Hons)
City, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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City, University of London

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Our International Political Economy BSc is designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets.This bespoke programme – the first degree in IPE in the UK – provides training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills. These will help you analyse the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age.You will be able to analyse complex dynamics of the global markets, financial systems ...Read more

Our International Political Economy BSc is designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets.This bespoke programme – the first degree in IPE in the UK – provides training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills. These will help you analyse the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age.You will be able to analyse complex dynamics of the global markets, financial systems and national political structures. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to draw connections between economic, political and social processes driving major changes on the global scene.- Study politics, the economy and society as a whole, developing a fully integrated understanding of the world’s changing economic and political topography- Receive interdisciplinary training from the largest concentration of world-renowned experts in IPE and related fields- Benefit from our close links to business, the financial sector, policy-makers and think tanks- Develop data literacy, analytical skills and in-depth understanding of micro- and macro-economic theory that are sought-after a wide range of careers

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Politics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£23,000
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29 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Level General Studies, Citizenship Studies and Critical Studies are not accepted.

120 tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and BTEC extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.

A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits overall including at least 45 at Level 3, with no less than 27 Level 3 credits at distinction and any remaining Level 3 credits no lower than merit.

including a minimum of 5 in each of three Higher Level subjects (no specific subjects required). A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Government & Politics
52%
History
36%
Economics
33%
English Literature
28%
Sociology
23%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,900 per year

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City, University of London
City, University of London , City of London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City, University of London
Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
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