BSc Economics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, an economics degree exploring economic systems, markets, and financial structures. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose a four-year full-time route including a placement year or a three-year full-time study option. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Quantitative Economics, and Foundations for Economists alongside a choice of optional subjects. The second year advances analytical abilities through compulsory study in Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, and Sustainable Economic Development and Policy, while offering various optional topics. The final year centres on research and communication skills through compulsory modules such as Research and Communication Skills for Economists, complemented by a wide selection of optional modules covering advanced economic theory, finance, and contemporary policy issues.
Modules
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Quantitative Economics
- Foundations for Economists
- Responsible Management Practice
- Data Analysis
- Statistics for Economics
- Foundation Maths for Quantitative Economics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Organisational Behaviour
- Principles of Law
- Politics and Government (10 credits)
- University-wide Language Programme
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Sustainable Economic Development and Policy
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- International Economic Relations
- Economics of the Financial System
- History of Economic Thought
- The Economics of Social Issues
- Database Management
- Marketing
- The Future Workplace
- Human Resource Management
- Management Science Methods
- Company Law
- Financial Statements Analysis and Valuations
- Digital Marketing
- Accounting for Managers
- University-wide Language Programme
- Research and Communication Skills for Economists
- Applied Econometrics
- Developments in Microeconomics
- Developments in Macroeconomics
- International Money and Finance
- Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
- Behavioural Economics
- International Trade
- Environmental Economics
- Multinational Financial Management
- Decision and Efficiency Analysis
- Digital Organisations, AI and Society
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Industrial Economics
- Central Banking and Financial Crises
- Labour Economics
- Development Economics
- Corporate Finance and Derivatives
- Managerial Economics
- Behavioural Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Business Optimisation
- Project Management
- University-wide Language Programme