BA (Hons) Economics and Politics Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

This module introduces you to mathematics and statistical tools that are required to understand economics and business. It is intended to provide both an introduction to these tools for students with a less quantitative background, and a refresher for those looking to enhance their current understanding of fundamental mathematical methods.

This module provides you with a basic knowledge of the mathematics and statistical tools that you need to understand economics and business. It is intended to provide both reinforcement of learning from A-level mathematics (or Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A) and to introduce new mathematical and statistical tools to students.

This module introduces you to concepts of individual choice, business behaviour, national- level economic systems and government economic policy. It will introduce economic models and the relevant data to understand economic issues. This module also teaches you Microsoft Excel skills, allowing for basic data manipulation and analysis.

This module will introduce students to key themes and topics when studying politics and international studies (POLIS). You'll understand how you collaborate in an academic community, and you'll develop key skills for academic work, research and scholarly independence. You'll also be introduced to the main themes and questions surrounding the politics of global challenges.

This module features two separate yet connected components. It compares the nature of politics and processes across different political systems, and it studies how and why we make these comparisons. Featuring both theory and real-life examples, it uses case studies to put its ideas into context.

This module looks at several problems of microeconomics, which considers economics on the scale of firms, households and individuals. You'll learn about the approaches that microeconomists take, as well as how we use mathematical modelling to understand problems in consumer theory and producer theory.

The module will consider a number of macroeconomic problems and explain the approach that macroeconomists take when attempting to solve these problems. Students will develop insight into how macroeconomic models and macroeconomic concepts are used to understand theoretical and real-world macroeconomic problems from a pluralist perspective.

You will learn about the different ways we approach research, with a showcase of the latest research in POLIS. This helps introduce you to key ideas like designing and implementing a research project, along with key methods in politics, international development and international relations. You'll gain practical experience of gathering evidence, while many of your other skills developed will transfer well to employment.

The focus of this module is basic statistical analysis, which allows us to answer complex questions around human behaviour. Combining mathematics with a hands-on, applied approach, you'll learn how to use and apply numerical data and explain the results of your analysis. The skills learned here will greatly expand your dissertation topics and approaches and are highly valued by employers as well.

This module explores the political-economic relationship between the industrialised Global North and the industrialised, developing Global South. You'll learn about the key, drivers, characteristics and repercussions of the relationship, include points of conflict and whose interests it works in. You'll also consider the roles played by organisations mediating the relations, as well as the structure of production, trade and regulation.

This module explores rival approaches to International Relations (IR) Theory. You'll analyse each theory, assessing their strengths and weaknesses and developing your critical thinking skills. You'll also attend lectures and seminars which look at contemporary international developments. These let you put the theories you've learned about into practice, and let you consider how theory and practice relate to each other.

If you're looking for a thorough understanding of contemporary Chinese politics, this module is an essential choice. It discusses the structure of the state; the evolving role of the Chinese Communist Party and how Chinese society is affected by economic and political reforms. You'll also explore political struggles and development strategies in regions such as Xinjiang and critically engage with relevant literature and policy debates.

This module investigates the concept of the 'African renaissance', brought about by the continent's positive GDP growth rare and increasing election frequency after the instability of the 1980s. You'll consider if such a narrative is credible, and learn more about the continent's various social, political and developmental challenges.

This module explores the politics of the world's only superpower: an area of particular interest within Britain, as the United States exerts significant influence on it. You'll explore the origins of American political culture and the constitution, how the President, legislature and Supreme Court are selected, and how they wield power. You'll also consider the influence that political parties, interest groups and the media have on the divisiveness of US politics.

This module gives you the chance to explore the truth behind various 'Euromyths', such as the concept of a superstate overriding the will of national governments. You'll examine how the EU actually works, as well as the roles played by its various institutions.

This module introduces you to debates on security in international relations. You'll look at the concept, role and making of security in today's international system, and receive an outline of the theories and concepts used in security studies. You'll also analyse important challenges framed as security threats, debate different ideas of security, whose security we can discuss and today's security threats, including conflict, terrorism and climate change.

From the atmosphere to Antarctic ice sheets, the Earth has been fundamentally transformed by human activity: we now inhabit a 'human planet'. At the same time, from mining and agriculture to modern patterns of resource consumption, humankind has become utterly dependent on the very activities that have caused these transformations. Moreover, far from being automatic or inevitable, these transformations are deeply political on multiple levels – in their causes, in their consequences, and in the m

This module explores contemporary development challenges in Latin America from a historical perspective. The study sessions will explore key themes relevant to the region as a whole, whilst also delivering knowledge, understanding, and opportunities to discuss key readings and specific case studies. The module offers the opportunity to analyse political dynamics, social relations, and environmental issues through regional and country-specific responses to global challenges and external pressures

This module explores how the Labour Party have defined and positioned themselves to demonstrate their competence and ensure their electoral success. You'll explore their various statecraft strategies and the developments within post-war Labour Party politics, understanding how the party has shifted from 'Old' Labour to 'New' Labour in the process.

This module looks at the ethical assumptions in economic concepts, and the issues that may arise when they're applied to today's ethical problems and economic policies. You will need to do a significant amount of independent reading, with classes concentrated towards the semester's end. Your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills will all be significantly enhanced by this module.

Approaches to macroeconomic policy differ across countries. How much does this explain difference in performance outcomes? To what extent do policy changes reflect developments in economic theory? This module explores these issues, taking a comparative perspective and focused on key macroeconomic indicators and policy areas.