2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Economics and Politics with Study Abroad

Program Description

Build a future by studying in the UK, with a pathway course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. Situated in the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019), the College will prepare students for a university degree, and for a successful career.

Study at one of the most respected international colleges in London, and progress to one of 8 universities, including the University of Bristol.

The University of Bristol is a highly ranked Russell Group university with a fantastic reputation. Students will join a global community of students from more than 150 countries, and enjoy life in one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

This course combination offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges in two schools with strong reputations for teaching and research. By studying these two social sciences students will develop a deep understanding of global markets and political systems.

Economics study is based on a series of core units in the first and second years covering micro- and macro-economics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics. This lays the foundation for students to specialise in their third year in the areas of economics that most interest them. Popular unit topics include Development Economics, Behavioural Economics, History of Economic Thought and International Economics.

Students will also study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals. Politics is organised around three themes: political theory, comparative and national politics, and international relations. In addition to compulsory units, which will give a solid grounding in politics, students will have access to a range of units that are closely linked to staff research interests and thus unique to Bristol.

Politics units may include subjects such as, international relations, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict. There is a strong emphasis on research skills, with the possibility to complete a dissertation in the final year.

This course offers students the opportunity to extend their degree to four years, spending the third year studying economics in English at a university in Europe or farther afield before returning to Bristol for the final year. This course allows students to combine the challenging, broad academic content of the economics degree with an overseas dimension that reflects the international nature of the economy.