Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

Paul Samuelson describes Economics as the "study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people." By learning about Economics you will see that there are various perspectives on how resources are allocated and that the different allocations will impact on social, political and business concerns.

This programme provides a strong background in economics principles but also provides a knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues. For example, a module on sustainability will delivered jointly with staff from the Centre for International Development and Training. As part of your study of Economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried-out by the Economics Network.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

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About this course

For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:

Critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Demonstrate knowledge in a number of specialised areas in economics, as well as an appreciation of the research literature in these areas.
Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence and of those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic ideas both verbally and in writing to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.

2019 Entry

'A' Levels at grade BBC - CCC
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
AAT Level 3 Accounting
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
Successful completion of the foundation year of our BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year guarantees entry on to this course se see for further information.
Those who do not meet the...

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Subjects

  • Finance
  • International
  • Economics

Course programme

Semester 1 Starters:

UNDERGRADUATE

Year 1

4EC001 Microeconomic Principles (20 Credits)

4EC005 Thinking like an Economist (20 Credits)

4EC004 History of Economic Thought I (20 Credits)

4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles (20 Credits)

4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)

4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers or 4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)

Year 2

5EC001 Economic Analysis and Methods (20 Credits)

5EC002 Microeconomic Theory and Policy (20 Credits)

5EC003 Macroeconomics and Policy (20 Credits)

5EC004 History of Economic Thought II (20 Credits)

5EC005 International Economics: Policy and Applications or 5EC006 Labour and Personnel Economics (20 Credits)

5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management or 5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)

Year 3

6EC001 Industrial Organisation (20 Credits)

6EC003 Public and Social Welfare Economics (20 Credits)

6EC002 Critical Perspectives in Economics (20 Credits)

6EC004 Researching Topics in Economics (20 Credits)

6EC005 The Economics of Sustainable Development (20 Credits)

6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or 6BE003 Strategic Management or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe (20 Credits)

Economics

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