Economics BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry
Bachelor's degree
In Guildford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Guildford
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
On our BSc Economics course, you’ll study the economic behaviour of individuals, firms and governments, which together make up our society. You’ll analyse in detail the separate activity of these components, as well as how they interact with one another, both at a national and at an international level.
You will develop a wide variety of specialist skills and examine a range of topical questions that are central to modern economies.
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About this course
On our BSc Economics course you will acquire skills highly sought-after in today’s challenging economic environment, as private and public organisations strive to solve increasingly complex problems.
All academics within the School of Economics are research-active and some are advisers to world-renowned organisations, meaning our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights.
A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.
The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.
Recent graduates from the School of Economics have entered roles such as:
Consultant, Ernst & Young
Analyst, Bank of England
Financial Crime Associate, Deloitte
Assistant Economist, Home Office
Data Analyst, Nexmo
Technical Business Analyst, Acturis Ltd
Telecom Analyst, Efftel.
BSc (Hons):
AAB
Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
BSc (Hons) with foundation year:
CCC
Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
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Subjects
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- International
- Issues in Economics
- Economics
- Contemporary
- Data analysis
- Quantitative Methods
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Statistics
Course programme
Module
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMICS
- ECONOMIC DATA ANALYSIS
- INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS
- MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS
- PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
- PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
- STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS
Module
- ECONOMIC ANALYSIS WITH MATRICES
- INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS 1
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS 1
- INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
- FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS HISTORY
- INTERMEDIATE ECONOMETRICS
- INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS 2
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS 2
- WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY, 1750-2000
Module
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- ENERGY ECONOMICS
- FAMILY ECONOMICS AND POLICY
- GAMES, MARKETS AND INFORMATION
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- LABOUR ECONOMICS
- POLITICAL ECONOMY
- TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
- TOPICS IN MACROECONOMICS
- ECONOMICS OF CORRUPTION
- ECONOMICS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND BREXIT
- ECONOMICS PROJECT
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
- INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
- LAW AND ECONOMICS
- MONEY AND BANKING
- PUBLIC ECONOMICS
- TOPICS IN APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
- TOPICS IN MICROECONOMICS
- Students choose three optional modules in Semester 1 and three optional modules in Semester 2.
Modules are assessed individually and credits are awarded for the successful completion of each one. Assessment takes place through a combination of examination and/or coursework, practical examinations and reports. Check individual module information to see full details at a module level.
Economics BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry