Economics, BSc Hons
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
If you’ve got an analytical mind, enjoy solving business problems, and are looking for a career in finance and investment, our economics degree could provide the skills and knowledge you need.
This degree in economics is designed to provide you with a solid, competitive grounding in economics from a multitude of theoretical perspectives. You will be able to apply theory to analyse real-world economic, business and social problems. Using industry-standard statistical software, you'll gain data analysis skills that are vital for employment or postgraduate study.
Modules cover the core subjects of microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic history and quantitative methods but also a variety of specialist areas such as environmental economics, trading and finance.
Our graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, insurance and marketing and work in government enterprises.
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About this course
120 UCAS points from at least two A-levels. No more than 12 points should come from AS-levels.
Plus, GCSE mathematics and English language or literature at grade C / 4 or above.
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Students studying Economics can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 5 for satisfaction in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)
Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 10 in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)
Our courses in Economics have above 80% in student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)
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Subjects
- Approach
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics
- International
- Global
- Finance
- Financial
- International Business
- Financial Training
- Economic Theory
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Business Finance (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics I (30 credits)
- Microeconomics I (30 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
- Mathematics for Economics, Business and Finance
- Statistics for Economics and Finance (15 credits)
- Economic and Financial History (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Future Paths
- History of Economic Thought (15 credits)
- Applied Econometrics (15 credits)
- Further Mathematics for Economists (15 credits)
- Introductory Econometrics (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics II (15 credits)
- Microeconomics II (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- The Economy and the Environment (15 credits)
- International Trade and Development (15 credits)
- Banking and Finance in a Global Context (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Economics & International Business) (30 credits)
- Macroeconomics III (15 credits)
- Microeconomics III (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Managerial Economics (30 credits)
- Monetary Economics (30 credits)
- Labour Economics, Policy and Regulation (30 credits)
- Political Economy of International Development and Finance (30 credits)
- Advanced Econometrics (30 credits)
- Principles of Investment (30 credits)
- Trading in Financial Markets (30 credits)
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Economics, BSc Hons