Political Economy looks at how economic trade decisions are made by governments, with relation to the distribution of their wealth and goods. This degree program will give students an understanding of the dichotomies that exist within political economics, such as how we construct our political identities against the economic dimensions of everyday life.

This course is designed for students who may feel uncomfortable with the highly mathematical component of most economic degree program.

Why study this course? There are lots of reasons to study BA Politics at the University of Birmingham:

• Students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement through the integrated Professional Development Module. 90% of Birmingham students gain employment or undertake further study following completion of the BA Politics degree.
  
• Students may have the opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of the university's many international exchange partners.
• Students will have the chance to take part in an International Model NATO Conference in Washington DC. This experience provides students with a unique opportunity to participate in a role-play exercise of decision-making at NATO, working with delegates from universities and institutions across the globe.
• The university holds an on-campus UN modelling event which is open to all students in POLSIS and attracts students from all around the world.
• Studying at the University of Birmingham boosts students' employability prospects - the university is ranked number one for being targeted by the top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2021).