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Economics Joint Honours
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Study Economics alongside another subject to build a highly regarded degree which will equip you for success in a rapidly changing business environment.
Focus on harnessing economics for real-world business scenarios
Gain vital hands-on experience in our brand new Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab
Apply latest economic theories to businesses, markets, industries and countries using up-to-the-minute data and information services
Seize the opportunity to work on consultancy projects for businesses
Take an optional placement year or summer internship to raise your professional profile
Learn from inspirational experts at the forefront of the profession
Develop a broad portfolio of business and analytical skills to enhance your career prospects
Gain the ideal platform to join graduate management and financial training schemes or to progress to postgraduate studies
Set yourself apart to prospective employers: a Joint Honours degree marks you out as resourceful and flexible
About this course
A Joint Honours degree featuring Economics could be your stepping stone to a lucrative graduate training scheme or a well rewarded financial consultancy role.
Because we focus on problem-solving and practical economic analysis, your career scope will be broad and exciting. Your skills will be valued across the public, private and voluntary sectors anywhere in the world. Alongside roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations.
To enhance your future prospects and potential, our course features specialist career sessions for economists. These help you to build an impressive CV and social profile to assist in applications for placements, internships and jobs.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
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Subjects
- Economics
- Financial
- Financial Training
- Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Economics
- Mathematics
- Analysis
- Macroeconomic
- Macroeconomic Concepts
- Data analysis
- Industrial Economics
Course programme
You can study Economics as either a joint, major or minor subject. This will determine how many modules you’ll study at each stage. Please check your other subject to ensure it is possible to create your chosen combination.
The modules you study will depend on whether you are taking Economics as a major, joint or minor pathway. You’ll study modules such as:
Stage one- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Mathematics for Economics
- Market Failure Analysis
- Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data
- Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis
- Industrial Economics
- Public and Third Sector Economics
- Current Debates in Applied Economic Theory
You can choose to take an optional placement year between stages two and three.
Stage three- International Business Economics
- Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
- Applied Economics Project
- Financial Risk Management
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- International Banking
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee -
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Economics Joint Honours