Economics Undergraduate study 2017/18
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An award-winning University
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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.
Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.
A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.
Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.
Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards
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Welcome to Economics I believe that the University of Huddersfield’s Business School has a lot to offer. We pride ourselves on inspiring tomorrow’s professionals and the Business School provides the type of courses that help prepare you for a long and satisfying career. Taught by expert staff committed to both academic excellence and professional relevance, you’ll benefit from studying and networking with an internationally diverse group of students in a modern and vibrant environment. We strongly encourage our students to gain practical experience. We’ll help you to apply your academic understanding to the real world which is a key factor behind our excellent employability record.
Join us and together we will take the first steps in your career. Professor Chris Cowton Dean of the Business School
What’s inside Study with us
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Meet us Fahmida’s student journey so far Hear from Johan, ‘It utilises many skills’
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The Economics course at Huddersfield stood out to me because it had so many module options that I could mould the course into what suited me best. Fahmida Nisa, Economics BSc(Hons)
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Open door policy
100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy*
Economics underpins all of our everyday decisions, as well as determining the health of the economy, with the levels of interest rates, unemployment and inflation having direct consequences for all of us.
our students is a realisation of their significance in the real world, and how students and graduates can use the tools of economic analysis to calculate anything from how many hours to study or the impact of rising interest rates.
At Huddersfield we pride ourselves on the quality of our support and provision for students and appreciate that every student is unique. Throughout our teaching there is an emphasis on the applicability and relevance of the economic theories that we discuss so that graduates will be able to apply their economics knowledge in their careers – this is a skill that employers are increasingly demanding.
For most students, studying for a degree offers the challenge of learning to live and work more independently than ever before. However, it also allows you to immerse yourself in a subject that you are interested in and develop a lifelong passion for it. Studying for an economics degree gives you an in-depth knowledge of a subject that has been demonstrated to be valued by employers in terms of levels of graduate salaries. An economics degree also offers so many varied opportunities for careers, for example in banking and finance, economics and management consultancy, government, work in developing countries, journalism and accountancy to name just a few.
Studying an economics degree involves understanding increasingly complicated economic theories, often depicted diagrammatically or mathematically, as well as grasping statistical, economic models. What makes these theories and models relevant for many of
The material studied helps students understand real economic issues * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.
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Graduates employed:
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Key information: UCAS code: L100 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE in Maths grade B or above
Economics BSc(Hons)
Economics is the science of decision making. It is prevalent in the world, where various economic indicators such as changes in the price level, interest or exchange rates affect how decisions are made. Therefore, economists are interested in how individuals, households, firms, and governments allocate scarce resources to meet the requirements of the population. Studying economics is a way to understand (and find potential solutions to) the world’s social problems such as widespread poverty and inequality, high unemployment, and rising pollution. The course offers in-depth study of microeconomics (including sector specific practices such as competition, regulation and intervention) and macroeconomics (the importance of aggregate
consumption, investment, and what fuels economic growth). There will be opportunities to further tailor your degree with various optional modules such as accounting and environmental policy. Throughout the course there will be training in statistics, quantitative methods and econometrics. These will help equip you with the tools used by professional economists to analyse economic policies. There are strong employment opportunities in areas such as economics, finance, management consultancy, multinational organisations and government agencies. Recent graduates from similar courses at the University have gone on to work for leading FTSE-100 companies, the government, media, industry and manufacturing.
*Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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This course scored 86% for student satisfaction (HESA)**
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Graduates employed:
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Economics with Financial Services BSc(Hons)
Key information: UCAS code: L101 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: GCSE in Maths grade B or above
The recent downturn in the world economy has emphasised the importance of understanding the financial system. Whether it is analysing if an investment is profitable, or learning how to mitigate financial risk, this course will offer you an opportunity to develop this understanding from an economics perspective. Additionally, this course will emphasise the application of financial theory to real world practice. This course will offer core training in economics via traditional modules such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, but will offer opportunities to enhance your understanding of both retail and investment banking, functioning of bond and stock markets, and the regulatory practices that impact the financial system.
Throughout the course there will be training in statistics, quantitative methods and econometrics. These will help equip you with the tools used by professional economists to analyse economic policies. There are strong employment opportunities in areas such as economics, finance, management consultancy, multinational organisations and government agencies. Recent graduates from similar courses at the University have gone on to work for leading FTSE-100 companies, the government, media, industry and manufacturing.
*Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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This course scored 86% for student satisfaction (HESA)**
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My student journey so far
Fahmida Nisa Economics BSc(Hons)
“I grew up in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka. Moving away from home was a tough decision, but despite the big cultural difference, Huddersfield feels like home now. “I love how basic economic policies can make the world go round and how they’ve shortened the gap between nations.
“I have many great memories from my first year: becoming President of the Bangladeshi Student Society, participating in a charity fashion show, making friends who’ll last a lifetime. The most significant one has to be the happiness on my parents’ faces when I made the Dean’s list for meritorious performance.
“I thought university would only be about studying and that “The Economics course at I’d end up living in the library. Huddersfield stood out to me That’s definitely not the case! because it had so many module Even after going to lectures and options that I could mould the revising, I have plenty of time to course into what suited me best. socialise and work part-time.
I thought university would only be about studying. That’s definitely not the case!
“For now I want to concentrate on my studies and building up my CV by securing a placement. After graduation, I’d like get some work experience before coming back for a Master’s, possibly even a PhD!”
To hear Fahmida talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles
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It utilises numeracy, critical thinking and analysis
Johan Rewilak Lecturer, Economics
“When I was younger I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but my interests revolved around sports, geography and travel. The possibilities of an economics degree allowed me to satisfy all of the above. As an economist I do get to travel with my job, and in addition to my primary research field, I do take an interest in the economics of the sporting sector.
My biggest achievements to date are my publications in high quality, peer reviewed journals. “What I enjoy most about teaching economics is that it utilises many different skills, including numeracy, critical thinking and analysis, which are highly sought after by top employers. It certainly keeps me on my toes!
“I am originally from this area, but moved to the “My biggest achievements to East Midlands for a decade date are my publications in whilst pursuing my studies high quality, peer reviewed and work. I chose to journals which filter through relocate closer to home into my teaching.” approximately 18 months ago, which coincided with a job opening at the University.
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Apply to us We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply. UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.
Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.
When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Department of Strategy, Marketing and Economics Tel. +44 (0) 1484 472746 Email. bussme@hud.ac.uk @UoHBusinessSch HudBus
Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses
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