Bachelor’s in Economics & Politics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Forward College

Program Overview

The BSc in Economics & Politics at Forward College, designed by the London School of Economics (LSE) and awarded by the University of London, is an interdisciplinary programme that blends economic theory with political science to tackle real-world global challenges like economic disparities and geopolitical tensions. It's perfect for ambitious students passionate about policy, business, or government who thrive in small classes (around 15 students) across three countries, building versatile skills for leadership roles—whether you're eyeing careers in international organizations, consulting, or top grad schools.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by immersing you in core economic and political concepts, helping you understand incentives, fairness, inequality, and the basics of political philosophy and international relations. You'll dive into courses like Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to International Political Thought, and essentials from economics, all while developing analytical tools through practical exercises in small, discussion-based classes.

Year 2 builds on those basics with a focus on applied economics in global contexts, where you'll explore how trade, industry, and money shape politics—think analyzing market structures or currency policies. Key courses include International Economics, Industrial Economics, and Monetary Economics, sharpening your ability to link economic models to real policy debates.

Year 3 lets you specialize and tackle advanced topics, choosing from electives like The World Economy from the Industrial Revolution to the Present, Global Environmental Problems and Politics, or Statistical Methods for Market Research to address complex issues such as humanitarian crises or business analytics. This capstone year emphasizes strategic problem-solving, often with projects that prepare you for professional challenges.

Focus areas: Global economic trends and their political implications, policy analysis using economic frameworks, political-economic dynamics worldwide, and interdisciplinary strategies for today's challenges.

Learning outcomes: Demonstrate economic reasoning for policy issues, gain critical understanding of theoretical debates in economics and politics, apply interdisciplinary insights to drive change in business or government.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Fully accredited BSc awarded by the University of London, with curriculum designed by LSE—ensuring world-class standards that align with careers in economics, policy, finance, and leadership.

Reputation (employability rankings): Forward College boasts 70% of alumni admitted to top 10 European universities or business schools; the LSE-designed programme delivers exceptional employability in competitive fields like government, consulting, and international business.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Forward College's BSc in Economics & Politics—designed by the London School of Economics—you'll dive into real-world application right from the start, blending economic theory and political insights through hands-on problem-solving, practical exercises, and collaborative projects that build skills like effective communication and data analysis for business or government roles. Small classes of just 15 students mean plenty of debate, role plays, and group reasoning, plus weekly one-on-one tutoring to sharpen your practical edge, all while studying across three countries (Portugal, France, Germany) to gain global perspectives. This isn't just theory—it's training for the future of work, with built-in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and team-based challenges that mirror real policy and economic scenarios.

Here's how experiential learning comes alive in this program: through structured projects, certifications, internships, and collaborative tools tailored to economics and politics.

- Team-based impact projects: In Year 1 (terms in Lisbon and Paris), dedicate term 3 to group impact projects where you apply economic and political concepts to real-world problems, plus a professional certification curated by Forward College.
- Group study and collaborative classes: Form natural study teams for assignments, with in-person seminars focused on debate, role plays, application, and collective reasoning in small groups—perfect for tackling policy analysis together.
- Internships: In Year 3 (Berlin term), commit to an internship in term 3, building hands-on experience in economics, politics, or related fields.
- Digital skills and data tools: Courses emphasize practical tools like data visualisation and understanding data (e.g., in Economics for a Changing World and core modules), helping you analyze policy issues with real datasets—no generic software mentioned, but these build essential digital proficiency for economic reasoning.
- Capstone and certifications: Year 3 includes a final dissertation or capstone project, plus professional certifications to showcase your skills to top employers or grad schools (70% of grads go to top 10 European unis/business schools).

Imagine applying these experiences to land roles in government, consulting, or international orgs—students like David (Class of 2025) rave about the individual support and multi-country adventure that set them up for success. Ready to make this your path? Applications are open—let's get you started on the BSc in Economics & Politics.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Forward College's BSc in Economics & Politics, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that turns theory into real-world skills, blending economic analysis with political insights through practical exercises and problem-solving. Our small classes (average 15 students) and weekly one-on-one tutoring make it personal, while collaborative seminars packed with debates, role plays, and group reasoning ensure you're applying what you learn right away—building effective communication and future-of-work skills like digital entrepreneurship and social impact. You'll get weekly evaluations to track progress and an induction program to match your learning style, all in a supportive environment with 90% full-time faculty guiding your growth.

Here's how we make it practical and specific to this program::

- Collaborative group projects and study teams: Form natural teams for assignments, impact projects (like term 3 team projects in year 1 and 2), debates, role plays, and collective problem-solving on policy issues and economic reasoning.
- Practical application focus: Courses emphasize real-world exercises in international economics, monetary policy, and political debates, with LSE-designed structure of 4 courses per year (compulsory and optional) for hands-on policy analysis.
- Professional certifications and internships: Curated certifications in years 1-2 (term 3), plus internships in year 3 (term 3) to apply skills in real settings.
- Digital skills and tools: Integrated digital entrepreneurship projects, plus "future of work" training—no specific software named, but emphasis on practical digital tools within social sciences context.
- Small-group seminars and relational support: 100% in-person small classes (~15 students) for application-focused learning, with 1:1 tutorials for personalized feedback.

This setup has helped 70% of our alumni land spots in top 10 European universities or business schools—imagine what it could do for you. Ready to apply and start your journey across 3 countries? Check our full facilities and program details here: https://forward-college.eu/overview/economics-politics/.

Additional Information & Requirements

Applicants must have either completed their high school education or be in their final year of high school at the time of application. For final-year high school students, courses must be completed before September for applications to be considered
IB score 35 required; lower scores considered based on subject grades, motivation, extracurriculars, and interview performance; IBCP alone is insufficient but may be accepted with additional qualifications like BTEC Level 3, A-level, or APs.
A-Level requirement ABB; lower grades may be considered based on subject relevance, application quality, extracurriculars, special circumstances, and interview performance.
AP requirement average 3.34 across 3 subjects; lower scores may be considered based on subject relevance, application quality, extracurriculars, special circumstances, and interview performance.
English language Requirements: IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each sub-test (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). or TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 95, with at least 21 in Reading and Writing and at least 20 in Speaking and Listening.
Students enrolled in the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) programme may be exempt from submitting an additional English proficiency test if they achieve a minimum grade of 15/20 in their English subject during their final year of study (applicable to English-speaking BFI sections: British, American, or Australian)
Maths requirement: B at A-level or equivalent. If Maths requirement not met, LSE Maths Essentials test (offered by the University of London) may be taken as an alternative
Extracurricular Involvement and Achievements: Present a selection of documents (worded documents, pictures, short video or audio files) illustrating personal accomplishments
Interview with an Admissions officer (approximately 30 minutes, conducted online via Google Meets and in English)