BSc (Hons) Economics

Our commitment to excellence is perhaps best demonstrated by the fact that the Business School, which delivers this course, is one of fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide to achieve AACSB accreditation.

Understanding human action

Economics is not just money, banking, or finance; it is a way of thinking and understanding human action under conditions of uncertainty and scarcity. In a world of governmentenforced prohibitions on economic activity, fast-paced capital movements, quantitative easing, macroeconomic instability, Brexit and its effect on trade, and continuing issues of the euro as a monetary union, it is crucial to understand what economics means at a basic level.

This course covers the fundamentals of economics taught from a quantitative basis, including an understanding of economic thinking and systems, an appreciation of financial approaches, and related mathematical, statistical and analytical skills essential for starting a career in the global economic and financial community.

International study opportunities

The second year offers the opportunity to study abroad, at one of our international partner institutions during the second semester. Currently we have partners in Australia, Canada, and Europe.

In year three you’ll get the opportunity to undertake an optional 30-week placement in the UK or abroad, allowing you to secure career contacts, improve your CV, and ultimately enhance your employability.

Where to next?

Our graduates are now working as economic and financial analysts, data analysts, business development advisers, accountants and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, Bank of New York Mellon, BMW Financial Services, British Airways, Enterprise, and Hayes.

Economics is not only a financial subject, it covers management, history, trade, science, psychology and geography, which explains why it is such a valuable degree to have.

Katrina Eastwood, graduate

Key areas of study

UCAS code L100

A Foundation Year is available on this course.

See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) , Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

See website for latest details of:

Entry requirements, contact hours and course costs

Microeconomics | Macroeconomics | Financial Markets | Statistical Techniques | Econometric Techniques | Global Markets, Development & Labour | History of Economic Thought