BSc Economics
Ranked 21st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2011, this course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the factors that influence income, wealth and wellbeing, how scarce resources are allocated, distributed and utilised today and how they may change in the future. Covering the core concepts, practices and techniques of economics, this programme also develops analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by the professional economist and employers in both the private and public sectors.
My degree course taught me to understand how the general market and individual organisations work, how to evaluate business performance and how to plan ahead - skills which I constantly use.
Bernard Domingue, Managing Director of Jordans (Seychelles) Ltd. Read more
You will study some compulsory core modules in your subject and also have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a vast range of subjects offered by other Schools within the University. You will also choose modules from available specialised option subjects. These help you develop a deeper appreciation of Economics but in areas which are of particular interest to you. Modules are subject to change.
- An Economics degree is a well-respected qualification and Economics graduates have found employment in a range of organisations in finance and administration.
- Economics graduates seek careers in management, banking and finance, as well as the Civil Service.
- Individuals with Economics degrees also go on to graduate study.
- Take a look at the employment statistics for this subject area at www.unistats.com .
- International students on this programme will have extra support in the form of English for Business classes
| Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|
| Information Technology and Communication Skills 1 | Chosen either from other Business School subject areas or from other University departments |
| Mathematics and Statistics for Business and Economics 1 | |
| Economic Institutions (Industry) | |
| Research Skills for Economists | |
| Economic Theory and Applications 1 | |
| Personal Tutorials for Economics |
You can apply in your second year to spend your third year either in industry or studying abroad.
Find out more about our Year in Industry and Year Abroad options.
Academic Qualifications
- GCSE English Language, minimum grade B
- GCSE Mathematics, minimum grade A
- Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- Not a UK student? Find out about equivalent qualifications
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
- TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.
- Amy Selous, Economics student
Amy Selous
I really enjoy the variety that my course provides, and the manner in which through electives and optional modules you can really make the course fit your interests. I have also found that being within the business school I am provided with lots of support for my studies, which really helps when getting to grips with difficult new theories.
Related courses: BSc Economics and Management, BSc Business Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and BSc Economics with Transport Studies. You can also look at the degree programmes offered at the Centre for Joint Honours