The program builds on core economic theories and important concepts of modern political thought. It develops intellectual capacity to understand the world in political and economic terms. Students will learn the process of in-depth analysis of the global international economy and comparative politics. Emphasis is on microeconomics, macroeconomics, understanding the state of democracy, and the democratic process. Although this degree combination was introduced for the first time in 2015, the modules are not new and have been available to students in other degree programmes in Economics or Politics and International Relations. Learning outcome: Assess research practices and compare theoretical positions affecting both Economics and Politics; Apply theoretical perspectives to real-life situations and challenges; Understand the relationship between the political economy and public choice (the use of analytical tools of economics in the study of politics).

General Entrance Requirements (GER) are: Applicant must be 17 years or older by 30 November in the year of registration with UOL. Satisfy course requirements in English and Mathematics. Two approved GCE ‘A’ /H2 level subjects and three approved GCE ‘O’ level subjects, OR Three approved* GCE ‘A’ /H2 level subjects and one approved* GCE ‘O’ level subject, OR Three H2 passes provided that at least grades D, E, E are obtained, OR Two H2 and two H1 passes provided they are in non-overlapping subjects. The full list of requirements is on the web-site. Notice: each country has extra specific requirements.