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Economics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

In this degree, you will study the foundation of economic theory and its application to real-world decisions. You’ll explore the connections between economic issues, such as business and rational human behaviour.

The course will teach you how to apply economic theory, enabling you to solve complex economic problems. You’ll develop your knowledge of UK and global economics which will enable you to understand how economic decisions and policies are made.

Your first year is concerned with key concepts in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. You’ll further your skills in core mathematics, statistics and data analysis. In Year 2, you’ll build on this through intermediate study of economic theory. The study of econometrics will enable you to estimate and forecast economic relationships. The final year will teach you advanced economic theory. A selection of optional units will enable you to tailor your expertise to your personal interests and career aspirations.

About this course

Gain the skills you need to solve a variety of complex economic issues. You’ll learn core economic theory and become acquainted with chosen specialist areas.
Teaching
You’ll learn from academics with expertise across the breadth of economics. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Facilities
Our computer network enables you to access the up-to-the-minute data on economics. You will use the latest statistical and quantitative software to improve your ability to conduct analysis.

Our economics graduates are very successful in today’s competitive labour market. They pursue a range of careers in both the private and public sectors.

Many of our graduates work as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals. They have worked for organisations such as:

Deloitte
Bank of England
Ernst & Young (EY)
Amazon
Unilever

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, other extra-curricular or co-curricular activities, work experience or activism for a political party or an NGO.

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Subjects

  • Data analysis
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Statistics
  • Economic Theory
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Economy
  • Economists
  • Analysis

Course programme

Year 1
  • Introductory microeconomics
  • Core skills for economists: mathematics 1
  • The modern world economy
  • Core skills for economists: introduction to probability and statistics
  • Introductory macroeconomics
  • Core skills for economics: statistics and data analysis
  • Core skills for economists: mathematics 2
  • Economic policy in the UK
  • Plus optional units
Year 2
  • Introduction to econometrics
  • Intermediate microeconomics 1
  • Intermediate macroeconomics 1
  • Intermediate microeconomics 2
  • Intermediate macroeconomics 2
  • Plus optional units
Year 3
  • Placement year
Year 4
  • Advanced macroeconomics
  • Advanced microeconomics
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

You can choose from a number of optional units in years 1, 2 and 4. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
  • Public economics
  • International economics
  • Economics of banking
  • Growth theory
  • Industrial organisation
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21  £20,000
UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Economics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year

£ 9,250 VAT inc.