Politics and Economics

About this course

Politics and economics together address two of the most consequential questions in public life: how power is organised and exercised in societies, and how resources are allocated and welfare is generated or distributed. The disciplines are natural partners. Political decisions shape economic outcomes through policy, regulation, and public spending, while economic forces shape political behaviour, institutional design, and the distribution of power. Understanding the relationship between politics and markets, states and economies, is essential to making sense of the modern world. At the University of Southampton, this three-year programme develops an in-depth understanding of both disciplines, equipping you with the analytical, critical thinking, and research skills valued by employers across government, finance, business, and advocacy. You will study political theory and institutions al

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 45% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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