Economics
City, University of London
UCAS Code: L100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Minimum of 60 credits overall, with no less than 45 Level 3 credits. Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE mathematics required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 6/B in GCSE mathematics and 4/C in GCSE English language is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including a minimum of 5 in each of three Higher Level subjects. A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable subjects.
UCAS Tariff
120 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and OCR Cambridge technical extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.
About this course
Economic theory is highly relevant and applicable in today’s rapidly changing world. From the impact of immigration, to the organization of healthcare systems, economics touches on all areas of modern life.
This economics degree provides a thorough understanding of economic theory, with a focus on the practical link between theory and real-world application. You’ll learn the mathematics and statistics that underpin economics, and develop quantitative and analytical skills to evaluate wider social and political issues.
At the end of your first year you will be able to choose between two pathways, Economics or Economics and Econometrics, where the latter focuses on the more quantitative aspects of economics.
- Develop desirable transferable skills for a broad range of careers in economics, business, finance and beyond
- Acquire analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, alongside a deep understanding of economic theory and ideas
- Choose a pathway between Economics and Economics and Econometrics
- Stand out from the crowd with a professional placement year – past students have undertaken placements with organisations like the Department for Work and Pensions, GlaxoSmithKline, RBS and HM Treasury
- Study abroad with an optional exchange in Europe, America or further afield
- Enjoy professional and social opportunities through the student-led Economics Society
- Follow in the footsteps of recent graduates who now work for major global corporations.
Modules
Year 1
Lay firm foundations for future study, exploring economic theory and the real-world application of economics. Build on your current mathematics knowledge.
Core Modules:
Topics in Applied Microeconomics
Topics in Applied Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Data Analysis 1
Data Analysis 2
Elective Modules:
Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 1
Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 2
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 1
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 2
Year 2
Develop your knowledge of micro and macro-economics. In Year 2, you'll also have the option to move to BSc Economics (Economics and Econometrics) depending on the electives you choose.
Core Modules:
Intermediate Microeconomics 1
Intermediate Microeconomics 2
Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
Introductory Econometrics
History of Economic Thought
Elective Modules:
Intermediate Macroeconomics 2
Intermediate Econometrics
Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 3
International Trade
Intermediate Mathematical Methods
Global Financial Markets
Nations and Firms in the Global Economy
Money and Banking
Micro-Placements
Year 3
Deepen your expertise in your chosen pathway of either Economics or Economics with Econometrics. Tailor your studies to your professional interests with elective modules from a wide selection in economics, finance, law and more.
Core Module:
Economics and Society
Elective Modules:
Applied Econometrics
Financial Economics
Economics Project
Corporate Finance
Introduction to Financial Derivatives
International Finance
Monetary Economics
Labour Economics
Development Economics
Industrial Organisation
Company Law
Advanced Quantitative Economics
Experimental Economics
Computational Economics
Micro-Placements
Industry Projects
Summer Internship
Integrated Professional Training
Modules are subject to change.
Assessment methods
The assessment in this bachelor's in Economics is based mainly on coursework and unseen examination.
Your coursework may consist of:
• Standard essays
• Individual and group presentations
• Group reports
• Classwork
• Unseen tests
• Problem sets
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The Uni
City, University of London
Department of Economics
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This is a degree in demand, as business increasingly needs workers who can examine and explain complex data. And yet the number of economics graduates fell by nearly 10% last year, which means demand is even greater. As so many economic grads go into banking and finance, it's not surprising that over half of all 2015's economics graduates who did go into work were working in London. And don't think it's just the finance industry that's interested in these graduates - there's a significant number who enter the IT industry to work with data as analysts and consultants. It's quite common for economics graduates to go into jobs such as accountancy and management consultancy which may require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications - so don’t assume you won’t have to take any more exams once you leave uni. And the incentive to take them, of course, is better pay, which will be on top of an already healthy average starting salary of over £30,000 for graduates working in the capital.
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