BA (Hons) Economics
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Discover the vital role economics plays in shaping policy in companies, institutions and governments. This course will give you solid knowledge of economics and a rigorous understanding of the quantitative methods economists use in their analyses. It will also enable you to apply economic principles to a wide variety of contemporary problems and use your quantitative skills in numerous professional situations when you graduate. The opportunity to study abroad or spend a year in industry will give you valuable experience and enhance your career prospects.
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About this course
To receive a broad intellectual learning experience by studying economic issues within the wider political and social environment;to develop a critical understanding of the principles of economic theory;for an appreciation of different approaches to economic problems and their relevance for real life circumstances; to develop the ability to apply the theories of economics to a range of decision making problems in business;to become equipped with a set of subject specific and transferable skills needed to pursue a successful career.
An economist provides specialist advice based on economic theory and knowledge. They study data and statistics and carry out in-depth research, which enables them to be able to forecast future trends and make recommendations. Economists are employed in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors, and they are highly sought after. Typical jobs relating to Economics include Financial Risk Analyst, Actuary or Statistician. Other options that use relevant skills such as analytical and problem-solving would be in sectors such as business intelligence, market research, retail merchandising and social research.
96-112 UCAS points
Reviews
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I found the place quite good, Though I have a regreat that I couldn't finish and graduate.
← | →
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Everything from good accomodation to to excellent courses were good about the Hertfordshire.
← | →
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I quite don't like being here though departments were good because the nursing deparment is a full racist. They discriminate on basis of skin color. This is very shameful.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student
Student
Student
Student
Eric Glaim
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics
- Business Operations
- Industry
- Principles of Marketing
- Consumers
- Economy and Society
- Economics Tools and Techniques
- International Trade and the Open Economy
- Firms and Markets
Course programme
We will very strongly urge all students to obtain relevant work experience in order to maximise their employability. Moreover, both the Economics and the Business Economics pathways allow, but do not require, all students to undertake a paid placement year on completion of the second year. If they complete this successfully they will qualify for the “Sandwich” award in their degree title. Additionally they will be eligible to attempt to obtain a City And Guilds qualification based on their placement portfolio. There are no fees for the placement year.
Level 4
Core Modules
- Introduction to Microeconomics - 15 Credits
- Introduction to Macroeconomics - 15 Credits
- Economics Tools and Techniques - 30 Credits
- Economy and Society - 15 Credits
- Principles of Marketing - 15 Credits
- Introduction to Business Operations - 15 Credits
- Accounting for Business - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 4a - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 4b - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 4a - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 4b - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 4a - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 4b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 4a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 4b - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 4a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 4b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 4a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 4b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 4a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 4b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 4a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 4b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B-4A - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B-4B - 15 Credits
Core Modules
- International Trade and the Open Economy - 15 Credits
- Econometrics - 15 Credits
- Consumers, Firms and Markets - 15 Credits
- Skills for Economists - 15 Credits
- History of Economic Thought - 15 Credits
- Macroeconomics - 15 Credits
- Techniques of Economic Analysis - 15 Credits
- Health Economics - 15 Credits
- Labour Economics - 15 Credits
- Sounds of English - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
Core Modules
- Markets, Competition and Policy Performance - 15 Credits
- Macroeconomics Performance - 15 Credits
- Contemporary Issues in Economics - 15 Credits
- HBS Placement - 0 Credits
- Anatomy of Financial Crises - 15 Credits
- Dissertation - Economics - 30 Credits
- International Production and Governance - 15 Credits
- Money, Banking and Finance - 15 Credits
- Modern Econometrics - 30 Credits
- Research Methods - 0 Credits
- Industry Practice for Economic Professionals - 15 Credits
- Public Finance - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 6a - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 6b - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- Italian Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B 6a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B 6b - 15 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BA (Hons) Economics