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Course Overview

BSc International Political Economy is designed to meet the increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets. At City, you will benefit from our competitive advantage in this field and the department’s close links to businesses, the financial industry, policy-makers and think-tanks.

IPE is an interdisciplinary field that combines the study of economics, politics, international relations, and other social sciences in a unique way. At City, you will find the largest concentration of world-renowned experts in IPE and related fields. Together, we have designed this bespoke programme - the first degree in IPE in the UK – to offer you training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills that will help you analyze the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age.

Entry Requirement 

Course Requirements:

  • 'A' Level: Grades ABB or 136 UCAS tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): 30 points including 5,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects (no specific subjects required).
  • GCSE: Grade 4 (B) or equivalent in English Language and also in Mathematics or Science.

Access to Higher Education

We welcome Access course applications from 'mature' students. These applicants will be considered on the basis of their own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application, this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.

A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits, 45 Level 3 including at least 27 at distinction and the remaining 18 at merit. The Access qualification should be supplemented by at least a grade 4 (C) in Mathematics and  English Language at GCSE.

Other UK qualifications:

  • BTEC National Diploma (DDD required)
  • Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
  • Advanced Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)
  • Scottish Advanced Highers
  • Welsh Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)

English Language Requirements:

EFL Requirements: grade B in GCSE (or International GCSE)

IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

Fees

UK Students: £9250

EU Students: £15700 for the first year of study

Non-EU Students: £15700 for the first year of study


This information was accurate on : 15/01/2021
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