Economics (BSc Econ)
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In Cardiff
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Cardiff (Wales)
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Is austerity economics the way to more sustained economic growth in the future? Should Europe retain the single currency? How can the NHS be reformed to increase efficiency and equity? These are just some of the many issues and debates which may lead students to study Economics.Grade A in the Core and grades AB from two A-levels OR Grade B in the Core and grades AA from two A-levels
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Subjects
- Economics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Microeconomics
- Mathematics
Course programme
The programme will equip students with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline: macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis. It aims to give students a firm foundation of knowledge of the workings of the UK economy and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts.
It aims to interest students in the breadth and depth of economic analysis by offering them the opportunity across the three years of study to acquire knowledge and technique in a number of specialised areas. These include industrial economics, economic history, labour economics and international economics.
We provide breadth and depth of interest with a range of options in the final year along with the opportunity to specialise. Economics is a numerate and increasingly mathematical subject and, consistent with other universities, some modules will have a quantitative element while others will be of a highly mathematical nature.
Applicants to the single honours degree in Economics are therefore required to offer A-level Mathematics or its equivalent. Students not taking A level Mathematics can apply to join the programme in the second year if they achieve good marks in the first year core modules: Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Business, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Trading RoomThe Trading Room is used as part of the BSc Economics and Finance programme but is open to all students, supervised by trained PhD students who will help students to become familiar with the new software.
Students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Thomson Reuters Certification qualification, an industry qualification to prove their ability in using the platform to access all the information that they need. This five-module training process involves one-to-one training and phone conferences with a Reuters representative. The Trading Room gives students the opportunity to become attractive potential graduates in the City, where the job market is becoming ever more competitive.
Year oneTwo compulsory double modules, plus one compulsory double module per semester (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) and two optional double modules or one optional double module and two single modules.
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsApplied Stats & Maths in Econ & BusinessBS150120 creditsMicroeconomicsBS155120 creditsMacroeconomicsBS165220 creditsEconomic HistoryBS154620 creditsOptional modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntroduction to AccountingBS150320 creditsLegal StudiesBS150520 creditsContemporary Economic IssuesBS154520 creditsPrinciples of Business ManagementBS153010 creditsPrinciples of Marketing and StrategyBS163010 creditsYear twoThree compulsory double modules and three optional double modules.
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntroductory EconometricsBS257020 creditsMicroeconomic TheoryBS255020 creditsMacroeconomic TheoryBS254920 creditsOptional modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsMoney Banking & FinanceBS255120 creditsEconomics of the EUBS255820 creditsBritish EconomyBS254720 creditsManagerial EconomicsBS256020 creditsState, Business and the British Economy in the Twentieth CenturyBS257220 creditsYear threeTwo compulsory double modules and four double modules.
Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsMicroeconomic AnalysisBS356620 creditsMacroeconomic AnalysisBS356520 creditsOptional modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsEconometricsBS355120 creditsInternational Economic HistoryBS355620 creditsLabour EconomicsBS355820 creditsInternational TradeBS356820 creditsFinancial EconomicsBS355420 creditsInternational FinanceBS355520 creditsIndustrial EconomicsBS357220 creditsThe Economics of DevelopmentBS357320 creditsSocial WelfareBS357420 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.Economics (BSc Econ)