Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Economics?
Economic problems are an ever-present and inherent part of our lives and essential to understanding the world in which we live and work. Economics graduates enjoy some of the best job prospects and the highest earnings with vital skills to succeed in diverse careers.
BSc (Hons) Economics is tailored towards those who like pure mathematics and wish to develop these skills further, all within the broader social and political context shaping today's world. Students who enjoy economics but not necessarily pure mathematics should view our BA(Hons) Economics.
Why study our course?
Economics at UWE is an exciting and cutting-edge applied Economics course, which focuses on real and relevant issues using and applying the latest economic theory.
All our modules are informed by a pluralist approach to economic thinking and alternative schools of thought that are now shaping economics. This includes new-institutional economics, happiness economics, and evolutionary economics. You will acquire the skills necessary to analyse numerous real-world issues, including irrational behaviour, how firms really operate, the cost of continued economic growth and sustainability, post-crisis banking, development and migration, using a variety of different methods that includes an integral pure mathematics strand.
A number of the modules are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) giving valuable exemptions from CIMA exams.
Teaching is informed by current research and is led by a strong team of dynamic, supportive and research-active tutors, experts in their field and economics enthusiasts.
Real world experience
With a strong emphasis on skills development and employability, the degree offers many opportunities to gain relevant and valuable experience and access to industry through placements, field trips and guest lectures.
Where it can take you
Students follow diverse paths in the banking, financial, industrial,...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Placements
You are encouraged to undertake a 40-week paid sandwich placement, relevant to your degree. Placements are taken after the second year of study and could be based in the UK or internationally.
This is a valuable and rewarding aspect of your course allowing you to gain real-world experience, develop key skills and increase your employability on graduation.
UWE Economics has a strong track record for securing placements with the Government Economic Service (ie the Treasury, Home Office, Business Innovations and Skills, Department of Work and Pensions, Office of National...

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Teaching
  • Project
  • Banking
  • Financial
  • Financial Training
  • Team Training

Course programme

Content

Year one

The first year provides a foundation for the development of the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for your future as an economics graduate. This first year allows you to explore how mathematics is used in economic analysis and you will develop your skills in Excel and statistical analysis.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Becoming a Practical Economist
  • Statistics and Data Management
  • Model Building in Economics I
  • Developing Economic Thinking

Year two

In the second year, you will study modules that extend your understanding of economics and increase your depth of knowledge. Along with this, statistical and econometric software packages that are readily sought by employers will be introduced.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Applied Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications
  • Economic Research Methods
  • Introductory Econometrics
  • Model Building in Economics II

Plus one module from the list below (subject to availability):

  • Good Business, Bad Business and Sustainability
  • International Trade and Multinational Business
  • Economics of Happiness

Final year

All students are encouraged to spend their third year on placement and the curriculum in the first and second years provides support for the process of securing this. Alternatively, students can undertake a study year abroad (SYA). The final year includes a major project, along with modules requiring the integration of the knowledge and abilities gained in the earlier years of study, while the optional modules allow you to focus on particular areas of interest.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Project
  • Economic Theory and Policy

Plus four optional modules from the list below OR three if a Study Year Abroad (SYA) or Placement Year has been completed:

  • Econometrics
  • The Economics of Developing Countries
  • Sustainable Business
  • Economics of International Financial Markets
  • Economics of Labour and Migration
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Political Economy

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

The course is taught through a diverse mix of learning environments including face-to-face tutor-led, independent student-led, online and group projects. Lectures, workshops/seminars, group project work, and tutoring account for 12 hours of contact time per week and you will spend at least as much time again in essential independent study. This includes preparation for workshops/seminars study, reviewing lectures, online work, reading and other research activity, as well as in the preparation of assessed work and revision for end of module exams.

Learning through experience

All students are encouraged to gain high quality work experience, ideally through the 40 week Placement in Year 3 (see Features) but if not, then through short term internships, paid work as a UWE Student Ambassador or Peer Assisted Learning Leader, or through volunteering.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a mix of coursework and examinations, all of which aim to assess not only what you know and can do but also develop the graduate attributes that are valued by employers. These attributes include communication and presentation skills, IT and numeracy skills, team work, project and time management skills as well as the intellectual skills of problem solving, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation, creativity and innovation.

Coursework comes in many different forms: essays and reports; business plans and applied research projects; portfolios and weekly notes; assessed group and individual presentations and posters. You will also be required to reflect and comment on your own learning and personal development.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

Economics - BSc(Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT