The BSc Economics degree has a strong emphasis on critical understanding and application. The Government Economic Service, the largest employer of economists in the UK, has publicly criticised economics training in higher education for not putting enough emphasis on understanding and application. Thus, one of the reasons they have not been able to fill their vacancies. Therefore, we are proud to be the first new university to adopt the new CORE curriculum. This curriculum develops students to appreciate the application of economics to a range of problems in a variety of contexts, including social, political and environmental issues.
Our Economics tutors are specialists in Labour Economics, Regional Economics, International Political Economy, Financial economics, Energy Economics, Game Theory, and Economics of Crime. They work with organisations such as the Welsh Government and Government Economic Service, to ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant.
Students have the opportunity to obtain the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate using the School's Bloomberg suite.
Economics degrees at Cardiff Met currently has 91% NSS satisfaction rate.
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Foundation Year (Year 0):
This programme incorporates a foundation year, which is intended for students wishing to enrol onto the three-year honours degree, who fall into one of the following categories:
1. Students who have not achieved the required A-level points (or equivalent) score to enter the first year of the degree programme.
2. Mature students who have been out of the formal education system for some time.
Year One:
In the first year you will get an introduction into both micro- and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with the necessary quantitative and academic skills to succeed not only in your studies, but more importantly in your future careers. Furthermore, you will get a wider perspective with an introduction to related subjects, like accounting, finance, information systems and law.
Students will complete 120 credits of compulsory modules in Year 1.
Modules (Compulsory):
The Economy: Microeconomics (20 credits)
The Economy: Macroeconomics (20 credits)
Quantitative Methods (20 credits)
Global Financial Services (20 credits)
Finance For Managers (20 credits)
Law and the World of Business (20 credits)
Year Two:
The second year concentrates on the more advanced study of micro- and macroeconomics. This includes game theory (Where you learn how to act strategically, taking possible actions of others into account.). You will also learn how to use statistical analysis and how to research. As with all CSM courses a workplace module is also included in the second year of study to prepare students for their careers after completing their studies.
Students will complete 100 credits of compulsory modules and will be able to select 20 credits from the range of available optional modules.
Modules (Compulsory):
Intermediate Microeconomics (20 credits)
Intermediate Macroeconomics (20 credits)
Quantitative Methods II (20 credits)
History of Economic Thought (20 credits)
Work Experience OR Volunteering Project (20 credits)
Modules (Optional):
Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy (20 credits)
Games and Information Economics (20 credits)
Public Finance (20 credits)
Year Three:
The third year focuses on applying economics, but also explores further important areas of economics, which are health and monetary economics (why money is important, how a credit crunch happens), as well as public economics, which is all about the economic tools important for governments. The dissertation will be an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills. This will further prepare you for your future professional or academic career.
Students will complete 80 credits of compulsory modules, including a Dissertation and will be able to select 40 credits from the range of available optional modules.
Modules (Compulsory):
Applied Microeconomics (20 credits)
Macroeconomics: Theory and Application (20 credits)
Modules (Optional):
Econometrics (20 credits)
Dissertation (40 credits)
Industrial Economics (20 credits)
International Political Economy (20 credits)
Money and Credit (20 credits)
Economic Tools for Government (Public Policy Economics) (20 credits)
Behavioural Finance (20 credits)
Sandwich Degree Programme: Students on the sandwich modes complete a 20-credit level 6 module which consists of a full year’s secondment at an employer in the local area or the area local to the student’s home.
Economists are in demand in both the private and public sector. They can be skilled managers, researchers, analysts and strategists. Research shows that Economics students have higher average earnings than most other graduates, including those studying a general business degree.
OSHC: 624 ($) GBP per year
