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Business Economics BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
Develop your knowledge and skills in the study of economics and business.Increase your employability through work placements.Have the opportunity to study abroad — with Erasmus funding available for European placements.This is a challenging and coherent course which will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of business economics theory and practice, rooted in real world business and economics applications
About this course
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School, a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities and located in the heart of the city.
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Our students have recently gained work placements with national and international organisations, including Adidas UK, Airbus UK, AXA, Bosch, Coca-Cola Enterprises, General Motors, Hay, IBM UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Marks & Spencer, Metropolitan Police, Microsoft, NHS, Royal Bank of Scotland, TNT Express, Vauxhall Motor and Walt Disney Company.
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:BCC at A LevelDMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
Reviews
Subjects
- Decision Making
- Options
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Business Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Economics
- International
- Finance
- Financial
- Industry
- International Business
- Financial Training
Course programme
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- case studies
- presentations
- self-directed study
- work placements
- activities and events
Some modules will allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.
Field trips
You will have the option to engage in overseas study in semester 2 of your second year at one of our European, or international, partners.
Networking opportunities
You can join the student-led International Business and Economics Society to meet others and discuss and debate current events in the economy and business world. The society arranges social events and hosts guest lectures by academic experts and industry practitioners. We are proud of our links with our alumni and you will have numerous opportunities to network with them.
Business Economics BA (Hons)