Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5
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.
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
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
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
