Why study BA Economics, Politics and Public Policy (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?- Studying Economics, Politics and Public Policy at Goldsmiths will put you at the heart of an evolving field, and a broad range of modules lets you tailor your degree to your own interests.
- Our Political Economy Research Centre is dedicated to investigating social and cultural perspectives of economics, from inequality and debt to politics and sustainable prosperity.
- YouÕll explore how political conflict and economic cooperation go hand in hand, and learn how our political-economic questions and problems are inescapably social, with their roots in even our smallest daily activities.
- YouÕll develop the tools to explore and understand key ideas in politics and economics, preparing you for a career in a range of areas. You might work in campaigning, lobbying or local government, or use your skills in a charity, think tank or social research organisation.
- Our London location means youÕll have Westminster, global business and diverse diasporas are all within easy travelling distance.
- YouÕll join an active community at one of the top political universities in the UK (Which? University 2017). YouÕll be able to get involved in campaigns, debates, activities and societies and meet other people as passionate about the subject as you.
Skills
This programme will develop you intellectually, and will enhance your transferable and communication skills Ð learning to plan your workload, to research solutions, and to express your ideas coherently.
Careers
Our graduates go on to a wide variety of careers. Some go on to postgraduate study or further training in law, accountancy, social work, business administration, or to specialise in one area of their academic studies, whilst others go directly into employment.
Recent graduates have found employment in administration and management; in various departments of central and local government; in finance, in the media; in research and computing; in voluntary agencies; in health, education and housing management; the probation service; in company management, and as lecturers and teachers.
