EconomicsUndergraduate · Economics · 📍 Tokyo, Japan
BA Political Science and Economics
- Duration
- 4 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- ¥1,400,000 / year
Course overview
Waseda's School of Political Science and Economics runs a full English-taught degree in which students major in politics, economics or global political economy — no Japanese is required to enrol.
The school's alumni run a striking share of Japanese public life, and Japan's designated-activities visa allows graduates to stay and job-hunt after the degree.
Key modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Comparative Politics
- International Political Economy
- Quantitative Methods for Social Science
- Graduation Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, the IB Diploma or equivalent; a written statement and academic references form part of the assessment.
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- Cambridge: C1 Advanced
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2026
- 🗓️ April 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Japan.
- Policy Analyst
- Economist
- Management Consultant
- International Trade Specialist
- Journalist
Post-study work in Japan: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year. Read the Japan student visa guide.
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University of Bristol
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £25,300 / year
BA Political Science and Economics: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for BA Political Science and Economics at Waseda University?
A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications, the IB Diploma or equivalent; a written statement and academic references form part of the assessment. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; Cambridge C1 Advanced. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does BA Political Science and Economics cost?
Indicative tuition is ¥1,400,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start BA Political Science and Economics?
This course has intakes in September 2026, April 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.