Economics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
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Our 4-year BSc (Hons) in Economics will give you the skills you need for a career in the financial sector, or to pursue a managerial career.
You’ll develop a strong working knowledge of:
microeconomics and macroeconomics
qualitative and mathematical research methods
financial markets and banking
economic trends, institutions and policies – both national and international
You’ll study core Economics modules and choose optional modules from other complementary subject disciplines within the School of Management, ensuring you emerge as a well-rounded, commercially aware professional.
The programme focuses on the application of theory to real-world commercial situations. It is also oriented towards research-led teaching from academic staff with research interests in fields such as:
international trade
European economic integration
dynamic macroeconomics and international finance
financial economics
emerging markets and transitional economics
A placement year, taken in year three of the programme, enables you to develop your skills and professional confidence and boost your employability on graduation.
You'll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you on graduation, in both the public and private sectors, along with the foundations for further study in finance, economics and business management.
We also offer a 3-year version of the programme, without the placement year.
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Typical offer: BBB / 120 UCAS points
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Subjects
- Management
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economics
- International
- Finance
- Financial
- Employability
- International Business
- Financial Training
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
The BSc (Hons) in Economics aims to equip students with a thorough background to various aspects of economics, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, qualitative and mathematical research methods as well as to develop a deep knowledge of current global and national economic trends, institutions and policies, highlighting the link between theoretical aspects and real-world applications.
Year One: (all modules are core)
- Introduction to Microeconomics (20 credits)
- Introduction to Macroeconomics (20 credits)
- Quantitative Methods for Economists (20 credits)
- Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 credits)
- Development of Economic Ideas (20 credits)
- Principles of Management (20 credits)
Year Two:
- Employability and Enterprise Skills (20 credits) core
- Intermediate Microeconomics (20 credits) core
- Multinational Finance and Investment (20 credits) core
- Research Methods for Economist (20 credits) core
- Human Resource Management (20 credits) option
- International Business Strategy (20 credits) option
- Business Law and Ethics (20 credits) option
- Organisational Design and Analysis (20 credits) option
- Strategic Management (20 credits) option
- Entrepreneurship Creativity and Innovation (20 credits) option
- Management of Information Systems (20 credits) option
- World Class Operations (20 credits) option
Year Four:
- Dissertation in Economics (40 Credits) core
- Econometrics (20 credits) core
- Contemporary issues in Economics (20 credits) core
- Advanced Economics (20 credits) core
- Current Issues in International Business (20 credits) option
- Leading and Managing People (20 credits) option
- Product and Corporate Brand Management (20 credits) option
- Project Management (20 credits) option
- International Business Strategy (20 credits) option
- Human Resource Management (20 credits) option
Economics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)