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University of East Anglia UEA

Politics, Economics and Global Development

Norwich, England, United Kingdom · UCAS L096

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    L096

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Course Overview

Politics, Economics and Global Development at University of East Anglia UEA in Norwich, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

16,945

Staff Ratio

15.0:1

International

14.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

76.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£30,020

First-year earnings

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Politics, Economics and Global Development
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Politics, Economics and Global Development topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Politics, Economics and Global Development
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • International studies
  • Development studies
  • Global Development
  • Politics

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

16,945

Total students

Staff Ratio

15:1

Students per staff

International Students

14%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students16,945
Student-to-Staff Ratio15:1
International Students14%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

76%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£30,020

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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