About this course
University of Bath offers BSc (Hons) Politics with Economics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Economics. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £28,650 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved from units achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above.
36 credits at Distinction
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
AA in two Advanced Highers.
AA in Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers Typical offer
You must have GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 or A to be considered for this course.
We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Legal Services only.
D overall with grade A* in the core component in the Legal Services T Level.
T Level Typical offer
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
DDD
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer
36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
6, 5, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Contextual offer
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Typical offer
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAB
A level Alternative offer
ABB in three A levels.
ABB
A level Contextual offer
AAA or A*AB in three A levels.
AAA or A*AB
A level Typical offer
We may also be able to consider you with a GCSE grade 6 or B in Mathematics if you study a numerical subject such as Economics, Psychology or a science at A level (or equivalent).
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
GCSE Mathematics grade 7 or A
GCSE requirements
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for politics or international relations. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, voluntary work for charities, or activism for a political party or an NGO.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
