About the Courses
Why you should study this course
By studying this course, you will have the opportunity to:
Tailor your studies
Our wide range of economics and finance courses share a common year one and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.Build industry insight
Learn from experienced staff who have worked extensively in economics and hear from industry professionals who in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission2. (Staff may be subject to change).Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how businesses and other organisations operate in a global context, drawing on business case studies from the UK and internationally.Develop highly sought-after skills in economic analysis as well
Why you should study this course
By studying this course, you will have the opportunity to:
Tailor your studies
Our wide range of economics and finance courses share a common year one and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in economic and financial concepts and principles.Build industry insight
Learn from experienced staff who have worked extensively in economics and hear from industry professionals who in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission2. (Staff may be subject to change).Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how businesses and other organisations operate in a global context, drawing on business case studies from the UK and internationally.Develop highly sought-after skills in economic analysis as well as a wide range of transferable skills relevant for a variety of career paths including those in business, finance, and the public sector.Access maths and statistics support: our sigma centre offer maths and statistics support thought drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors.
Modules
Year 1
This course has a common first year.
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Common first year courses:
Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)Business and Finance BSc (Hons)Economics BSc (Hons)Finance and Investment BSc (Hons)Financial Economics BSc (Hons)Global Financial Planning BSc (Hons)
Modules
Principles of Microeconomics - 20 credits
Principles of Macroeconomics - 20 credits
Mathematics and Statistics - 20 credits
Principles of Finance - 20 credits
Business Accounting - 20 credits
Entrepreneurial Thinking - 20 credits
Year 2
In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:
Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledgeStudy skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learnerProfessional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your careerGlobal awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen
In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with microeconomics and macroeconomics and enhance your quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, by interpreting data in an international and contemporary business context.
Modules
Intermediate Microeconomics - 20 credits
Intermediate Macroeconomics – 20 credits
Operations Analytics – 20 credits
Econometrics and Data Analysis – 20 credits
Business Organisation and Management – 20 credits
Designing a Research Proposal – 20 credits
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Modules
UK Work Placement – 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
Final Year
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from years one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a supervisor.
Modules
Strategic Management – 20 credits
Industrial Organisation – 20 credits
Project – 40 credits
Optional Modules