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International Political Economy

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell (City)
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Course summary

Our International Political Economy BSc is designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets.

This bespoke programme – the first degree in IPE in the UK – provides training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills. These will help you analyse the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age.

You will be able to analyse complex dynamics of the global markets, financial systems and national political structures. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to draw connections between economic, political and social processes driving major changes on the global scene.

  • Study politics, the economy and society as a whole, developing a fully integrated understanding of the world’s changing economic and political topography

  • Receive interdisciplinary training from the largest concentration of world-renowned experts in IPE and related fields

  • Benefit from our close links to business, the financial sector, policy-makers and think tanks

  • Develop data literacy, analytical skills and in-depth understanding of micro- and macro-economic theory that are sought-after a wide range of careers

Modules

You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/international-political-economy

Assessment method

Assessment is by coursework (assessed essays and assignments), team projects, presentations, and the final year dissertation.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell (City)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
4J80
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
4J80
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell (City)
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

120 points
120 tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and BTEC extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.

A level

BBB
A Level General Studies, Citizenship Studies and Critical Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM
Check with department for acceptable BTEC extended diploma subjects.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits overall including at least 45 at Level 3, with no less than 24 Level 3 credits at distinction and any remaining Level 3 credits no lower than merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30 points
including a minimum of 5 in each of three Higher Level subjects (no specific subjects required). A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 4/C in each of English language and mathematics.

T Level

M
All pathways accepted.

English language requirements

IELTS with 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub-test.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George’s, University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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