The BSc Economics and Politics programme at RIC offers a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and political systems. You’ll study units such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, and International Political Economy, gaining insights into the intersection of economic policies and political decisions. Career prospects include roles such as policy analyst, political consultant, economic researcher, and government adviser, preparing graduates for impactful careers in government, international organisations, think tanks, and academia.

  • Applicant must hold at least 5 grades A – C at Ordinary Level, and 3 grades A – E at Advanced Level or equivalent
  • This should include Ordinary Level Mathematics grade C or equivalent
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Level 100 courses

  • EC1002 Introduction to economics
  • ST104a Statistics 1 AND MT105a Mathematics 1
  • PS1130 Introduction to international political thought
  • PS1172 Introduction to political science

Level 200 and 300 courses

  • EC2065 Macroeconomics
  • EC2066 Microeconomics
  • PS2082 Comparative politics
  • One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any selection group

Level 200 and 300 courses

  • EC3016 International economics
    OR
    EC3115 Monetary Economics
  • PS3086 Democracy and democratisation
  • One 300 course from selection group E
  • One 300 course from selection group IR or P

Recommended optional courses

  • IR3210 International political economy
  • DV3162 Complex emergencies and humanitarian responses
  • DV2192 Poverty and development
  • DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics

Graduate entry route comprises 9 full courses (or equivalent)

  • Policy Analyst
  • Economic Analyst
  • Political Consultant
  • Development Adviser
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Public Policy Specialist
  • Business Analyst Economist
  • Government Relations Specialist

*This list is non-exhaustive

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