经济学和政治学学士学位（荣誉学位）

政府如何以及为何尝试监管市场中央银行为何独立？解释股票市场和汇率波动的原因经济对选举结果的重要性全球化是什么及其如何影响我们的日常生活经济和政治事件占主导地位国内和国际新闻，以及对我们日常生活的影响以及对未来的塑造。如果您想了解政治和经济学，但又想了解这两个学科之间的相互作用，则本课程应该引起您的兴趣。您在研究经济方法的同时，探索了民主的本质以及政府利用经济来谋取利益的方式。
How and why do governments try to regulate markets Why are Central Banks independent What explains the fluctuations of stock markets and exchange rates How important is the economy for the outcome of elections What is globalisation and how does it impact our daily livesEconomic and political events dominate domestic and international news, and impact on our day-to-day lives, as well as shaping the future. This course should interest you if you want to gain an understanding of politics and economics, but also want to understand the interaction between the two disciplines. You study economic methods while exploring the very nature of democracy and the ways in which governments use the economy for their advantage.One this course you study a range of topics such as:Macro- and microeconomicsPolitical systems and political ideasResearch design and statistical methodsGlobalisation and international developmentEuropean Union economics and politicsStudy abroadYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host university.Placement yearYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you by providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost.The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend your third year employed on a placement with an external organisation, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course. This provides you with the opportunity to learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways.If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.