Economics BA (Hons)

About the course

This single Honours course is for anyone who wishes to focus on the study of Economics. It provides a broad grounding in economics along with the fundamental tools of business.

Key facts

UCAS course code: To be confirmed

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

• Typical offers at 280 UCAS Points.
• Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language and Maths

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

International students:

If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Teaching and assessment

These include lectures, tutorials and seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment will include coursework (such as presentations, essays and reports) and normally an exam or test.

You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures, tutorials etc) each week, and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work, research etc as required.

Course modules

First year

• Principles of Economics
• Applied Economic Analysis
• Applied Techniques for Economists
• Financial Decision Making
• Principles of Marketing
• Communication, Academic Skills and Employability

Second year

• Managerial Economics
• Economic Decision Making
• Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics

Optional Modules include:

• Financial Markets and Institutions
• European Business Issues
• Economic History
• Welfare Economics

Third year

• Developments in Advanced Microeconomics
• Open Economy Macroeconomics

Optional modules include:

• Financial Markets and the Central Bank
• International Trade and Development Issues
• Labour Economics
• Political Economy

Work experience and placements

Optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience with employers such as IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S, Siemens and Xerox.

Graduate careers

Our graduates are highly rated by industry and have an employment record consistently above the national average. Get a competitive edge in the graduate job market by completing the optional placement year.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Fees: £9000

International Fees: TBC

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Facilities

Our new £35 million building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities.