Economics BSc Honours

Bachelor's degree

In Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Newcastle-upon-tyne

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You study economic theory and policy relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, with topics like:

the global economy
micro- and macro-economic analysis
economic modelling

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Citywall, Citygate, St James Boulevard, NE1 4JH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You focus on the fundamental concepts, analytical tools and quantitative techniques that are essential to understand modern economics. You will also be able to identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies.

This degree has real-world relevance and we ensure you develop the quantitative skills valued by employers, enhancing your employability.

This degree is also available with a placement year or with a study abroad year.

Study abroad
Work placement

A Level: AAB
IB: 35 points

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • Econometric
  • Economic analysis
  • Economics Science
  • Mathematics for Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Global Economy
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management

Course programme

Stage 1

Compulsory modules
  • ECO1002 Economic Analysis
  • ECO1007 Statistical Methods for Economics
  • ECO1010 Mathematics for Economics
  • ECO1018 Economic Applications
  • ECO1019 Global Economy
Optional modules

You choose one module from the following list:

  • ACC1003 Introduction to Accounting and Finance (for Business School Students)
  • BUS1001 Introduction to Management and Organisation
  • MKT1002 Introduction to Marketing

PLEASE NOTE: If you are required to take the University English Language assessment, or equivalent, and achieve below 70 you must take INU9094 Writing for Business School Undergraduates and/or INU9053 Listening and Speaking for Business School Undergraduates on a NOT FOR CREDIT basis (in addition to the 120 credits listed above).

Other optional modules may also be available from the wider University.

Stage 2

Compulsory modules
  • ECO2003 Economic Modelling
  • ECO2004 Microeconomic Analysis
  • ECO2005 Macroeconomic Analysis
  • ECO2009 Econometric Analysis
  • ECO2015 Applied Economics
Optional modules

You choose 30 credits from the following modules:

  • ECO2007 Price Discrimination
  • ECO2008 International Economics
  • ECO2011 Economics of Regulation
  • ECO2013 Economic Evaluation and Investment
  • ECO2014 European Economics
  • ECO2017 Mathematical Economics

Other optional modules may also be available from the wider University.

Work Placement (L101)/Study Abroad (L102)

Between Stages two and three, you have the option to spend a full academic year on a work placement with an approved organisation or on a study abroad year.

You complete the following modules:

  • ECO3011 Intercalating Year Personal Learning Record
  • ECO3015 Intercalating Year Reflective Learning Account

Alternatively you may apply to spend Stage 2 studying economics at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands for a year which counts directly towards your final degree mark. If you do this you must pass the following module in order to progress to Stage 3:

  • ECO2016 Gronigen Economics Exchange
Stage 3

Compulsory modules
  • ECO3001 Advanced Microeconomics
  • ECO3002 Advanced Macroeconomics
Optional modules

Either:

You choose 40 credits from the following list:

  • ECO3019 Dissertation Part 1
  • ECO3030 Dissertation Part 2 - Independent Research Project
  • ECO3008 Advanced Econometric Analysis OR
  • ECO3017 Advanced Time Series Econometrics

Plus 40 credits from the list below.

Or 80 credits from the following list:

  • ECO3004 Labour Economics
  • ECO3005 Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods
  • ECO3008 Advanced Econometric Analysis
  • ECO3010 Monetary Economics
  • ECO3014 Public Economics
  • ECO3017 Advanced Time Series Econometrics
  • ECO3018 Financial Economics
  • ECO3022 Health Economics
  • ECO3024 Economics of Development
  • ECO3026 Industrial Economics and Policy
  • ECO3037 Microeconomics of Banking
  • ECO3066 Environmental Economics*

Economics BSc Honours

£ 9,250 + VAT