BSc Economics
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, combining economic theory with quantitative and policy analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. The degree shares a common first year with the BA Business Economics programme, allowing a switch of direction in the second year. A final-year Economics Project and an optional one-trimester internship are also available.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Global Issues for Business
- Foundation Year Research Project
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- An Introduction to Economics
- Developing Self and Others
- Accounting and Finance
- Economy, Society and Public Policy
- World Economy.
- Quantitative Methods for Economics.
- Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
- Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics.
- Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations.
- Developing a Research Toolkit for Economics
- The Digital Economy and the Business Environment.
- Financial Markets and Investment Banking
- Empirical Economics: Interpreting Economic Data
- Forecasting Future Developments in the Economy
- Contemporary Debates in Macroeconomics
- One Trimester Internship
- Economics Project.
- Health Economics and Health Policy.
- Environmental Economics and Climate Change Policy.
- Economic and Social Inequality in the 21st Century.
- Placement Year (HUBS)
- Year Abroad (HUBS)