Economics bsc(hons)

Year 1

In your first year you will gain an essential foundation in economics and quantitative techniques alongside core business modules.

• Introduction to Economics Part I

  Introduction to Economics Parts I and II together provide a modern introduction to the subject of economics and a foundation for further study in economics and related disciplines.

  We closely follow the CORE economics curriculum which emphasises real-world issues, empirical evidence, and recent developments in economics. It highlights the importance of institutional, historical, political, and environmental contexts in economic analysis. Part I covers the first half of the CORE curriculum.

• Introduction to Economics Part II

  Introduction to Economics Parts I and II together provide a modern introduction to the subject of economics and a foundation for further study in economics and related disciplines.

  We closely follow the CORE economics curriculum which emphasises real-world issues, empirical evidence, and recent developments in economics. It highlights the importance of institutional, historical, political, and environmental contexts in economic analysis. Part II covers the second half of the CORE curriculum.

• Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance

  This module will provide you with a basic, but essential, introduction to statistical and mathematical methods and concepts that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand the economic/financial theory presented in the first and subsequent years of study.

  By the end of the module you'll be able to effectively undertake and present empirical research/investigations and demonstrate an ability critically evaluate your own work and the work of others on statistical and mathematical grounds.

• Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business

  This module provides you with an introduction to fundamental concepts in the fields of financial accounting, management accounting, and finance. You will develop a basic understanding of an organisation’s financial position and performance through the application of appropriate analytical tools and procedures.

• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

  This module will introduce you to a range of concepts, principles and theories that have been adopted within the study of organisational behaviour and human resource management.

  This module will provide you with a grounding for understanding how people are managed and organised in the workplace.

• Academic and Professional Skills

  This module will provide you with the underpinning skills and strategies required to study successfully at undergraduate level as well as developing attributes that contribute to employability. You will also develop skills to prepare you for the employability (and work placement) process.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. If you apply to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.