Examine all sides of an argument

BA Economics, Politics and International Relations sits at the intersection of three core disciplines seeking to explain how the world functions, thus striking a perfect balance of rigorous numerical explanations provided by Economics and theoretical and practical aspects of Politics and International Relations. As both sides are given equal weight, students can scrutinise all sides of the argument using a multitude of analytical lenses and approaches, thus arriving at a balanced and satisfying conclusion.

See the same topic through different lenses

The interdisciplinarity of approaches is a surprising benefit of this course. Frequently, similar topics would appear in various Economics, IR, or Politics modules. This provides a satisfying opportunity to approach the same question from various sides and use different analytical lenses. For instance, I had to examine differences between Keynesian and Classical economic models in a Macroeconomics module in a rigorous manner (Economics) and in International Political Economy in a normative manner (International Relations).

How I've enhanced my employability during the course

I secured an internship with the Richardson Institute at Lancaster University, the oldest and one of the leading International Relations research institutes in the UK. Lancaster University Management School and the careers team have been invaluable as they provided necessary information for every step of the application process, from research and CV composition to tests and interviews. Their expert opinions significantly eased the process and maximised my chances of success.

Vladimir is a second-year BA Economics, Politics and International Relations student.

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