Economics BSc (Hons)

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Economics degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Final year

Year 1

Areas studied include macro and microeconomics, data analysis, quantitative economics, skills for study and employment, plus choices from a range of optional modules.

You are required to study 120 credits in year one, including 30 credits of optional modules.

Semester 1 & 2

Principles of Macroeconomics Core

Principles of Macroeconomics

The aims of this module are to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real world problems.

Data Analysis 1 and 2 Core

Data Analysis 1 and 2

Principles of Microeconomics Core

Principles of Microeconomics

The aims of this module are to introduce how microeconomic methods of analysis are used to analyse and evaluate contemporary market systems.

Quantitative Economics Core

Quantitative Economics

University Wide Languages Programme Optional

University Wide Languages Programme

Semester 1

Organisational Behaviour Optional

Organisational Behaviour

The aims of this module are

• to prepare students with a sound foundation of behavioural and organisational concepts for subsequent management modules;
• to develop a sensitive awareness and clear understanding of how people work individually, in groups and within organisations;
• to encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated.

Introduction to Accounting Optional

Introduction to Accounting

Introduction to Democratic Government Optional

Introduction to Democratic Government

Geographies of Global Economics Change Optional

Geographies of Global Economics Change

Introduction to Sociology A Optional

Introduction to Sociology A

Introduction to Criminology and Social Policy A Optional

Introduction to Criminology and Social Policy A

Semester 2

Skills for Study, Placement and Employment Core

Skills for Study, Placement and Employment

Introduction to Criminology and Social Policy B Optional

Introduction to Criminology and Social Policy B

Principles of Law Optional

Principles of Law

Management of Human Resources Optional

Management of Human Resources

The aims of this module are:

• to build on the pre-requisite module;
• to examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within the contemporary organisation;
• to develop a clear understanding of the role of the HRM function in maintaining an equitable relationship between employer and employee.

Political Ideologies Optional

Political Ideologies

Geographies of Identity Optional

Geographies of Identity

Introduction to Sociology B Optional

Introduction to Sociology B

Year 2

Areas studied include macro and microeconomics and econometrics, plus choices from a range of optional modules.

You are required to study 120 credits in year two, including 60 credits of optional modules.

Semester 1 & 2

Introduction to Econometrics Core

Introduction to Econometrics

Intermediate Macroeconomics Core

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Intermediate Microeconomics Core

Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics of the Financial System Optional

Economics of the Financial System

The aims of the module are (1) to enable students to understand the key theoretical and analytical issues involved in the financial system; (2) to apply this analytical framework to the business of financial institutions and markets; (3) to review the changing economics of financial firms; (4) to gain an understanding of current issues in the financial system; (5) to consider the causes, consequences and regulatory responses to the global financial crisis.

History of Economic Thought Optional

History of Economic Thought

International Economic Relations Optional

International Economic Relations

This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.

Introduction to Financial Economics Optional

Introduction to Financial Economics

University Wide Languages Programme Optional

University Wide Languages Programme

Semester 1

Principles of Marketing Optional

Principles of Marketing

Operations Management Optional

Operations Management

Transport Economics Optional

Transport Economics

Semester 2

Accounting for Managers Optional

Accounting for Managers

The aims of this module are: to introduce students to a range of technical and analytical skills; to illustrate the application of analysis in a business context; to evaluate the use of accounting and financial management in planning, decision making and control.

The Marketing Mix Optional

The Marketing Mix

The Economics of Social Issues Optional

The Economics of Social Issues

Final year

Areas studied include developments in macro and microeconomics, applied econometrics and choices from a range of optional modules.

You are required to study 120 credits in your final year, including 40-60 credits of optional modules.

Semester 1 & 2

Applied Econometrics Core

Applied Econometrics

Semester 1

Developments in Microeconomics Core

Developments in Microeconomics

Developments in Macroeconomics Core

Developments in Macroeconomics

Research and Communication Skills for Economists Core

Research and Communication Skills for Economists

International Money and Finance Optional

International Money and Finance

International Trade Optional

International Trade

Financial Economics and Asset Pricing Optional

Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

Semester 2

Development Economics Optional

Development Economics

This module aims to introduce students to development economics, which is the study of how economies are transformed to overcome problems of absolute poverty, from low-income to high-income status and also from stagnation to growth.

Industrial Economics Optional

Industrial Economics

The aim of the module is to develop economic skills to analyse strategic interaction among firms in imperfectly competitive markets or regulated industries.

Environmental Economics Optional

Environmental Economics

Central Banking and Financial Crises Optional

Central Banking and Financial Crises

An exploration of how and why central banks use monetary policy, with a view to understanding noteworthy recent and historical policy developments in the UK, the US, Japan, and the euro area. Part of the module is geared towards understanding how central banks react to financial crises, with special emphasis placed on the recent global financial crisis, as well as important historical events such as the great depression.

Corporate Finance and Derivatives Optional

Corporate Finance and Derivatives

Programme specification

Module specification