Economics BSc (Hons)

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.

Entry Requirements:

• Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.
• A levels
• BBC - there are no subject specific requirements.
• T levels
• Merit - there are no specific subject requirements.
• BTEC Extended Diploma
• DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.
• Applicants on Access Programmes
• Meet UCAS tariff of 112 points. There are no specific subject requirements.
• International Baccalaureate requirements
• 112 points to include at least 2 HL subjects plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths.
• Plus minimum of
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
• English language requirements
• Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

What You Will Study:

• First year
  • Development of Economic Ideas
  • Finance and Accounting for Managers
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Principles of Responsible Management and Practice
  • Quantitative Methods for Economists
• Second year
  • Core
  • Entrepreneurship and Employability
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Multinational Finance and Investment
  • Research Methods for Economists
  • Option
  • Big Data Analytics for Business
  • Consumer Behaviour and Digital Insights
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business Strategy
  • Marketing Management and Strategy in a Digital Age
  • University Semester 1 Elective
• Third year
  • Placement and/or Study Abroad
• Final year
  • Core
  • Dissertation in Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Advanced Economics
  • Contemporary issues in Economics
  • Option
  • International Accounting and Reporting
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management and Derivatives
  • Human Resource Management
  • Reward Development and Talent Management
  • Leading and Managing People
  • Digital Campaign Planning and Content Management
  • Product and Corporate Brand Management
  • Current Issues in International Business
  • International Business Strategy
  • University Semester 1 Elective