Economics and International Relations

The Economics with International Relations degree is a major/minor programme, meaning that you will spend two-thirds of your time studying Economics with the Aberystwyth Business School, and one-third studying Politics in the Department of International Politics.

In choosing to study Economics with International Relations Degree at Aberystwyth University you will be part of departments that make world-leading contributions to research and practice, and which have excellent partnerships with companies in business, politics and commerce. Through your Economics with Politics Degree you will focus on the principles of economics and the study of choices and their implications made by individuals, companies and governments when faced with scarce resources. Whilst studying this dynamic subject you will learn about contemporary topics in the field complemented with knowledge and understanding of the wider political environment and context. In addition to the core subject knowledge and key skills specific to the discipline, a varied range of teaching styles and practical exercises will equip you with generic skills in research, analysis, reporting and practice - powerful tools with which to pursue your chosen career.

The Economics with International Relations degree focuses on a wide range of issues impacting on every-day life including the creation of employment, inflationary pressures, international trade issues, the process of business competition, innovation and growth, the development of third world countries, the protection of natural resources and government policy-making. All complimented by an understanding of the political land scape, key players and drivers for core policy decisions.

Why study Economics with Politics at Aberystwyth?

In choosing to study Economics with Politics you will engage with a dynamic subject, which is fundamental to understanding not just the operations of business and commerce, but the organisation and functioning of societies.

Both the Aberystwyth Business School and the Department of International Politics have excellent reputations for the quality of courses and for the success of its graduates across a wide variety of careers and contexts throughout the globe. The most recent figures for the National Student Survey show a very high satisfaction rate with the course, so you can be sure that you will receive a quality learning experience.

Our lecturers are actively engaged in academic and policy-oriented research and consulting. Many have a business, as well as an academic, background allowing us to inform you of the latest developments in your subject area and pass on a practical awareness of the contemporary business environment. Our programmes are supported by visiting speakers who also bring their professional experience to the classroom.

Teaching in the Aberystwyth Business School and the Department of International Politics is underpinned by research. Our academic staff publish their work in leading academic journals and regularly act as consultants to a range of organisations. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment the university was placed in the top 50 institutions for research power and intensity. It submitted 77% of eligible staff and 95% of the university's research was of an internationally recognised standard.

As well as being active researchers, our lecturers have a professional economics background, so that by applying their real-world knowledge to theoretical concepts, your learning experience is firmly located in the context of proper professional practice. We also believe strongly in a teaching model which requires active student involvement rather than passive information-gathering, ensuring that you can meet the demands of potential employers on graduation.