Economics, Politics and International Studies BA/BSc
A*AA at A level; graduates earn a median £45,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
A*AA
81% of entrants came with A levels · 97% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
A*AAtypical A level offer; a*aa. you will also need grade 8/a* in gcse mathematics and grade 6/b in gcse english language. subject combinations further maths and economics are not essential, although they are accepted subject c
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: AAB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
Who actually got in: 81% with A levels, 19% with the IB. 44% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 585 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 38 points38. You will also need grade 8/A* in GCSE Maths, or 5 in IB Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). If you do not meet these Maths requireme | — |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels. You will also need grade 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language. | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects (including either 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics, or A in Higher or Advanced Higher Mathematics). | either 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics, or A in Higher or Advanced Higher Mathematics |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
7compulsory modules in year 1, 2 optional
Compulsory modules this year: mathematics & statistics 30% · social & cultural skills 26% · green & sustainability 16% · digital & ict skills 14%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 7 core, 2 optional · 150 credits ≈ 1,500 hours
- Economics 1
What you learn (5)
- describe key economic behaviours, trends and institutional developments
- explain core economic concepts, theories and models
- apply theoretical models to simplify complex economic problems
- interpret economic data to inform analysis
- select appropriate analytical tools based on data
- Statistical Techniques A
What you learn (5)
- apply quantitative methods tools to economics problems
- apply statistical methods to analyse data
- construct statistical models for analysis
- use statistical software to handle data
- analyse data using statistical techniques
- Statistical Techniques B
What you learn (5)
- apply statistical techniques required for economics coursework
- explain statistical methods used in quantitative analysis
- construct statistical models to represent data relationships
- describe principles of data handling using statistical software
- use statistical software to manipulate datasets
- Mathematical Techniques A
What you learn (6)
- apply core mathematical techniques used in economic analysis
- apply mathematical methods relevant to econometric analysis
- use mathematical skills required for core economics modules
- apply mathematical techniques to support optional economics modules
- use mathematical typesetting software to produce technical documents
- perform numerical mathematical analysis using computing tools
- Mathematical Techniques B
What you learn (7)
- apply quantitative methods to core economics topics
- write basic programs using statistical software
- use statistical software to graph mathematical functions
- apply statistical software to perform mathematical methods
- analyse economic problems using systematic quantitative approaches
- use computing tools to write mathematical text
- perform numerical mathematical analysis using computing tools
- Introduction to Politics
What you learn (8)
- identify major theoretical perspectives in political science
- critically discuss key debates within political science
- describe foundational concepts of political theory, processes and institutions
- explain patterns of political change over time
- construct a well-structured academic essay
- analyse and critique arguments in written work
- apply independent study techniques to manage learning
- communicate ideas effectively in academic contexts
- World Politics
What you learn (5)
- outline the history of world politics since 1945
- explain core concepts used to study world politics
- identify contemporary scholarly literature on world politics issues
- analyse ideas about world politics critically in written form
- analyse ideas about world politics critically in oral discussion
2 optional modules
- Topics in Applied Economics (1a)
What you learn (16)
- explain core principles and concepts of microeconomics
- explain core principles and concepts of macroeconomics
- describe basic methods used in micro and macroeconomic analysis
- identify specific trends and patterns in economic data
- describe common problems and solutions in measuring economic variables
- locate relevant economic data using library and internet sources
- extract and present economic data for analysis
- apply mathematical techniques and diagrams to economic analysis
- describe statistical methods used to analyse economic data
- produce written reports communicating economic analysis clearly
- evaluate economic policies using analytical frameworks
- analyse the role and function of economic institutions
- describe current empirical debates in specialised areas of economics
- apply a researcher's perspective to approach economic problems
- apply analytical reasoning to economic problems
- use abstraction techniques to solve economic problems
- Foundations of Political Economy
What you learn (4)
- explain how political economy contributes to the broader study of politics
- identify different theoretical approaches used in political economy
- relate academic theories of political economy to current real-world events
- analyse in writing the factors driving economic transformation
Year 2 · 5 core, 7 optional · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Applied Econometrics
What you learn (5)
- describe random variables, distributions and their moments
- explain statistical estimation and sampling distributions for population inference
- distinguish causality from selection bias in data analysis
- analyse economic decisions using microeconomic principles
- explain the empirical approach used in economics and social science
- Economics 2
What you learn (17)
- describe macroeconomic policy instruments and objectives
- evaluate how economic theory informs policy effectiveness
- simplify complex economic problems using theoretical models
- communicate economic ideas in written and spoken form
- represent economic arguments graphically and mathematically
- apply theoretical models to underpin economic analysis
- explain the applications and limitations of economic models
- describe microeconomic policy measures
- critically analyse competing economic models and hypotheses
- present economic work to an audience
- conduct individual and collaborative research on economic topics
- use online and library resources to gather economic information
- formulate models to solve economic problems
- select appropriate economic models for policy problems
- produce concise analytical reports on economic issues
- explain key concepts in intermediate microeconomics
- explain key concepts in intermediate macroeconomics
- Econometrics 1
What you learn (7)
- apply quantitative methods used in core and optional economics modules
- use econometric software packages to analyse economic data
- retrieve data from economics databases for analysis
- present statistical data clearly to an audience
- analyse and interpret statistical data for reporting purposes
- apply advanced statistical techniques to economic problems
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of statistical methods
- Topics in Political Theory
What you learn (7)
- analyse complex arguments from contemporary political theory texts
- interpret diverse scholarly perspectives within political theory literature
- formulate a reasoned personal judgement on a political theory issue
- compare opposing arguments and perspectives on a political issue
- construct an original argument about core political values
- defend a political argument against sceptical objections
- apply insights from other disciplines to support a political argument
- Foundations of Political Theory
What you learn (5)
- explain how political theory addresses freedom, equality and human nature
- interpret key texts by major political thinkers
- critically evaluate arguments of major political thinkers
- analyse complex ideas in political theory
- construct and defend a written argument on political theory
7 optional modules
- Politics of International Development
What you learn (6)
- explain major theoretical debates in development politics
- identify distinct development trajectories across world regions
- evaluate development policies and their underlying assumptions
- review academic literature on international development
- conduct research investigations on development topics
- present coherent arguments through academic writing
- Theories of International Relations
What you learn (5)
- identify core assumptions underlying different international relations theories
- differentiate between competing international relations theories based on their premises
- examine the internal logic and aims of international relations theories
- identify contradictions within contemporary international relations theories
- apply international relations theories to analyse real-world political issues
- States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy
What you learn (6)
- explain key concepts in international political economy
- evaluate competing theoretical perspectives explaining political economy developments
- describe relationships between states and markets using political economy theories
- apply political economy theories to analyse specific themes and cases
- produce clearly structured written arguments on political economy topics
- locate and assess relevant sources for political economy research
- International Security
What you learn (6)
- explain key issues and dynamics in the use of military force
- discuss theoretical debates on security within international relations
- relate security theories to real-world security practices
- identify major security threats facing states and societies
- explain the concepts of war, security and peace
- produce clear written analysis of security topics
- Industrial Economics 1: Market Structure
What you learn (7)
- evaluate empirical evidence used to support industrial economics models
- apply algebraic techniques to solve standard industrial economics models
- explain the methodology used to construct economic models
- solve problems using constructed economic models
- describe the sources and nature of market power
- explain why firms interact strategically within markets
- evaluate how firm interactions affect market efficiency
- Environmental and Resource Economics
What you learn (5)
- explain why environmental economics requires input from multiple disciplines
- evaluate key debates within mainstream economics on environmental issues
- describe techniques used to assign monetary value to environmental resources
- apply economic reasoning to assess environmental policy proposals
- explain how choices by individuals, firms and governments influence environmental outcomes
- Core Issues in Comparative Politics
What you learn (18)
- explain core concepts and theories in comparative politics
- describe methodologies used in comparative political analysis
- describe the structure of national political systems
- evaluate differences between national political systems
- apply political theory to practical case studies
- collect and organise data from secondary and primary sources
- analyse political problems and propose solutions
- advocate for solutions to identified political issues
- critique research material for validity and relevance
- design an original research project in comparative politics
- present own research findings in comparative politics
- present analytical arguments in written form
- present analytical arguments orally
- communicate research findings through an academic conference format
- produce a short film exploring the concept of democracy
- compose a research essay on a comparative politics topic
- develop a final independent research project in comparative politics
- present the outcomes of a final research project
Year 3 · 1 core, 4 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Making of Economic Policy
What you learn (3)
- differentiate economic and political modes of analysis and their complementarities
- critically evaluate debates on how policies affect economic performance
- assess the influence of globalisation on national economic policy autonomy
4 optional modules
- International Economics
What you learn (9)
- review relevant literature and evidence on international economics
- apply literature and evidence to economic analysis
- describe core concepts of international macroeconomics
- evaluate applications of economic theory to international macroeconomics
- manipulate simple economic models of international macroeconomics
- critically read empirical literature in international macroeconomics
- apply critical analysis to international macroeconomic topics
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses
- explain how hypotheses are tested in economic literature
- Economics of Public Policy
What you learn (15)
- review academic literature and evidence on public policy economics
- describe core concepts of public economics
- identify applications of economic theory to public policy issues
- explain simple economic models of public policy
- manipulate simple economic models to analyse policy problems
- evaluate empirical literature on public policy critically
- apply mathematical and diagrammatic techniques to economic analysis
- interpret statistical analysis of economic data
- analyse module topics using critical reasoning
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses
- explain how hypotheses are tested in published research
- review relevant literature and evidence on policy topics
- communicate economic understanding verbally and in writing
- locate relevant data using library and internet sources
- extract and analyse data to present findings
- Issues in Political Theory
What you learn (7)
- interpret complex arguments from contemporary political philosophy texts
- critically evaluate arguments found in political theory literature
- formulate a reasoned personal position on political theory debates
- compare opposing perspectives on contested political issues
- construct an extended argument on fundamental political values
- defend a political position against sceptical objections
- integrate ideas from other disciplines to strengthen political arguments
- The Political Economy of Money
What you learn (4)
- explain theoretical debates on the role of money in political economy
- evaluate competing approaches to the role of money in political economy
- apply theories of money to diverse issues in political economy
- construct a well-substantiated argument on political economy topics
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£45,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£37k
Median£45k
Upper quarter£64k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 280 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £36,500 and £63,500. Five years on, the median is £64,500. 88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 89% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 12% left | 97% | 505 |
| In work or study, 15 months on6% studying | 88% | 265 |
| Professional or managerial job | 89% | 210 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £40,000 | 150 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £45,000 | 280 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £64,500 | 285 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
93%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 78% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 610 students answered
Highest: 96% agreed on question 1; lowest: 76% on question 10.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 85% |
| Question 3 | 95% |
| Question 4 | 91% |
| Question 5 | 88% |
| Question 6 | 91% |
| Question 7 | 87% |
| Question 8 | 84% |
| Question 9 | 85% |
| Question 10 | 76% |
| Question 11 | 87% |
| Question 12 | 86% |
| Question 13 | 93% |
| Question 14 | 77% |
| Question 15 | 92% |
| Question 16 | 91% |
| Question 17 | 92% |
| Question 18 | 92% |
| Question 19 | 92% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 94% |
| Question 22 | 90% |
| Question 23 | 92% |
| Question 24 | 80% |
| Question 25 | 78% |
| Question 26 | 93% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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