University of Huddersfield

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Economics and Politics (BSc)

University of Huddersfield

Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $23,875

Cost per year has been converted from British Sterling (£14,000) to Canadian Dollars.

Careers:LegislatorsIntelligence OfficersSecurities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers

Description:

The course includes a compulsory 90 hour (15 days) work placement in your second year, related to the discipline of politics, where you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt on your course in a work setting. Previous placement providers have included working with elected representatives, charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and educational institutions.

If you choose to study the 4 year sandwich course, you will undertake your placement year after your second year. This placement is supported by the Business School and undertaken for the duration of 48 weeks, during which time you will receive two visits from a placement tutor. You will also be allocated a placement mentor from your organisation, who will ease your integration into the organisation and take responsibility for your supervision. The actual content of your placement will vary according to the opportunities available within differing employing organisations.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    If you are an international student from outside the European Union (EU), you can find application information at https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/applying-to-the-university/
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 22, 2018