Economics - BSc (Hons) Degree

The BSc Economics degree has a strong emphasis on critical understanding and application. The Government Economic Service, the largest employer of economists in the UK, has publicly criticised economics training in higher education for not putting enough emphasis on understanding and application. 

Thus, one of the reasons they have not been able to fill their vacancies. Therefore, we are proud to be the first new university to adopt the new CORE curriculum. 

This curriculum develops students to appreciate the application of economics to a range of problems in a variety of contexts, including social, political and environmental issues.

Our Economics tutors are specialists in Labour Economics, Regional Economics, International Political Economy, Financial economics, Energy Economics, Game Theory, and Economics of Crime. They work with organisations such as the Welsh Government and Government Economic Service, to ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant.

This degree will undergo a periodic review in 2023/4 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed.

100% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey ?2023).

Course Content:

• Degree:
• Year One:
• In the first year you will get an introduction into both micro- and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with the necessary quantitative and academic skills to succeed not only in your studies, but more importantly in your future careers. Furthermore, you will get a wider perspective with an introduction to related subjects, like accounting, finance, information systems and law.
• Students will complete 120 credits of compulsory modules in Year 1.
• Modules (Compulsory):
• The Economy: Microeconomics (20 credits)
• The Economy: Macroeconomics (20 credits)
• Quantitative Methods (20 credits)
• Global Financial Services (20 credits)
• Financial & Digital Accounting (20 credits)
• Law and the World of Business (20 credits)
• Year Two:
• The second year concentrates on the more advanced study of micro- and macroeconomics. You will also learn how to use statistical analysis and how to research. As with all CSM courses a workplace module is also included in the second year of study to prepare students for their careers after completing their studies.
• Students will complete 100 credits of compulsory modules and will be able to select 20 credits from the range of available optional modules.
• Modules (Compulsory):
• Intermediate Microeconomics (20 credits)
• Intermediate Macroeconomics (20 credits)
• Quantitative Methods II (20 credits)
• History of Economic Thought (20 credits)
• Work Experience OR Volunteering Project(20 credits)
• Modules (Optional*):
• Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy (20 credits)
• Public Finance (20 credits)
• Year Three:
• The third year focuses on applying economics, but also explores further important areas of economics, which are health and monetary economics (why money is important, how a credit crunch happens), as well as public economics, which is all about the economic tools important for governments. The dissertation will be an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills. This will further prepare you for your future professional or academic career.?
• Students will complete 80 credits of compulsory modules, including a Dissertation and will be able to select 40 credits from the range of available optional modules.
• Modules (Compulsory):
• Applied Microeconomics (20 credits)
• Macroeconomics: Theory and Application (20 credits)
• Econometrics (20 credits)
• Behavioural Economics (20 credits)
• Modules (Optional*):
• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Industrial Economics (20 credits)
• International Political Economy (20 credits)
• Economic Tools for Government (20 credits)
• Advanced Games and Applications (20 credits)

Please note that optional modules are delivered subject to demand and availability.

Sandwich Degree Programme: Students on the sandwich modes complete a 20-credit level 6 module which consists of a full year’s secondment at an employer in the local area or the area local to the student’s home.

Learning & Teaching:

We are committed to providing you with the necessary support to enable you to realise your full potential. Our innovative teaching methods include experiments and the very latest teaching materials. Modules are typically taught through a mixture of 2-hour lectures per week and 2-hour seminars/workshops per week. All modules are supported through Moodle and Leganto, the virtual learning environment.

Entry Requirements? & How to Apply:

• Typical Offers
• ?The following requirements are based on typical offers relevant to entering year 1 of the degree.
• If you do not meet these entry requirements, we also offer a Foundation Year which allows progression to Year 1 upon successful completion.?
• Tariff points: 112
• Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
• GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
• English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
• A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
• BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM
• T Level: Merit.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.
• Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, either on their own or in combination with Advanced Highers.
• Combinations of the above qualifications are accepted if they meet our minimum requirements. If your qualifications aren’t listed, please contact Admissions or refer to the UCAS Course Search.
• Further information on Overseas qualifications can be found here.
• If you are a mature applicant, have relevant experience or RPL that you would like us to consider, please contact Admissions.