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Economics BSc (Hons)
Economics BSc (Hons)

Economics BSc (Hons)

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5

Other Requirements

  • 112-128 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A-levels or equivalent qualifications); Degree with foundation year: 48 points

  • BTEC Lvl3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM)

  • Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

Course Information

How does the way we produce the things we need and desire affect how we live together as a society? Are the systems by which we produce such things fair and sustainable? Economics helps us understand such real-world issues.

This course offers you a broad understanding of economics, looking at the subject from a range of perspectives and schools of thought. You'll explore why people, businesses, and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions. It'll challenge your intellect and develop your problem-solving and analytical skills.

You'll gain skills in data analysis, using industry-standard IT facilities. With well-rounded, independent, and critical thinking skills, you'll be highly valued by employers.

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What you will study

This course builds your knowledge of core topics and different schools of thought in economics. The Economics BSc (Hons) explores why people, businesses and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions.

Year 1

Year 1 provides a historical background to modern economics, whilst exploring a range of economic principles and perspectives. You will also begin to study the mathematical and statistical foundations essential to the study of economics.

Core modules

  • Becoming an Economist

  • Economic Policy and Principles

  • Economics Quantitatively Treated 1

  • Capitalism

Year 2

Year 2 further develops your knowledge of microeconomics (individual or company decisions) and macroeconomics (national decisions). You'll consider mainstream and alternative approaches to economic modelling. And explore current and recent issues eg. the global financial crisis, China's growth.

Core modules

  • Contemporary Issues in Economics

  • Economics Quantitatively Treated 2

  • Macroeconomics

  • Microeconomics

Final year

In the final year, Advanced Economic Policy and Principles provides in-depth study of macro and microeconomics. In Working as an Economist you will focus on a topic in economic policy, and develop your research, writing and communication skills. You will also choose two optional modules.

Core modules

  • Working as an Economist

  • Advanced Economic Policy and Principles

Optional modules

  • Development Economics

  • Econometrics

  • International Trade and Finance

  • Mathematical Economics

  • Money, Banking and Financial Markets

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

After you graduate

Our graduates work in a range of occupations, such as economists in the City of London, the civil service (HM Treasury), the Bank of England and managers and consultants at multinational companies. Many also progress to postgraduate study.

Types of jobs

  • Accountant

  • Accounts assistant

  • Audit associate

  • Brand strategist

  • Campaign co-ordinator 

  • Financial researcher

  • Investment banker

  • Mortgage consultant

  • Personal banker

  • Stock broker

  • Trader

Employers

  • Albourne

  • Conservative Party

  • Deloitte

  • GH Consultancy UK Ltd

  • HSBC

  • Incisive Media

  • KPMG

  • PwC

  • Quest Diagnostics

  • Wolff Olins

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year

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