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Bachelor of Arts Politics and Economics

Bachelor of Arts Politics and Economics

Bournemouth University-Talbot Campus · Poole, United Kingdom

About this programme

Through studying some of the biggest issues the world is facing today, students will examine the significance of global politics and the factors that influence income, wealth and wellbeing. This program approaches some of the biggest contemporary issues including pollution and climate change, healthcare, unemployment, inequality, and global poverty, whilst focusing on the role the media plays in this news travelling worldwide, reinforcing and challenging who gets what, how, why and where.

Students will:

Expand their knowledge and attend conferences and speaker seminars, as well as benefit from regular guest lectures and master classes
Study abroad for a semester at one of BU's partner universities in Turkey, USA or Germany
Engage in field trips to places such as Westminster and Brussels, local government and charities
Study alongside students from around the world at the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global change. Attend expert-led lectures, cultural tours and workshops
Build professional contacts and gain invaluable experiences that can serve as a platform for entry into a range of careers in a four-week or 30-week placement. Work with organisations such as the Office of Education and Quality, Herts Mind Network and Apollo Private Wealth
Work alongside staff as student research assistants which can lead to publication.