Economics BSc(Hons) single honours

This course builds your knowledge of core topics and different schools of thought in economics. The Economics BSc(Hons) explores why people, businesses and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions.

Year 1 provides the foundation for the study of economics. The Capitalism module provides the historical background to modern economics. Becoming an Economist explains alternative perspectives in economics. Economic Policy and Principles looks at microeconomics (individual or company decisions) and macroeconomics (national decisions). Economics Quantitatively Treated provides the mathematical and statistical foundations to study economics.

Year 2 builds your knowledge through modules on Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Economics Quantitatively Treated. Contemporary Issues in Economics explores current and recent issues such as the global financial crisis, the Euro crisis and China's growth. Macroeconomics considers mainstream and alternative approaches to economic modelling. You will also have the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

In Year 3, Advanced Economic Policy and Principles provides in-depth study of macro and microeconomics. In Working as an Economist you will focus on a topic in economic policy, and develop your research, writing and communication skills. You will also choose two optional modules.