Economics

UCAS code: L102

Here's what De Montfort University says about its Economics course.

Economics is key to understanding some of the critical questions facing our world. On this course, you will explore these questions and examine the principles and theories that can help answer them.

This course will equip you with in-demand skills in macroeconomics and microeconomics, highly valued in today's job market. You'll gain expertise in key areas such as reporting, analytics, digital economics, econometrics, and artificial intelligence.

Led by a team of highly-skilled academics, you will develop a thorough understanding of Economics in the modern day. Data analysis is at the heart of this course, allowing you to understand and evaluate economic ideas and policies and their effects on the wider world.

Our award-winning Careers Team offers support to help you gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. Past students have secured opportunities at KPMG, TSB Head Office, PwC, Government Economics Service and many more.

Utilise our high-tech Trading Floor. This cutting-edge facility includes access to authentic simulations of financial trading and investing in an ultra-modern environment. You will have the opportunity to use industry-standard software, including Bloomberg and Eikon, which is used by leading finance professionals across the world, and develop key practical skills, readying yourself for an exciting career in the world of Economics.

As a member of DMU’s Investment Club you’ll benefit from guest lectures from industry partners such as Mattioli Woods PLC, the chance to earn certifications, and hands-on experience with tools like R Studio and The London Stock Exchange (LSEG) Portfolio and Trading Simulator.

Top 20 for Economics (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026).

Year 1 Block 1: Applied Microeconomics Block 2: Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance Block 3: Applied Macroeconomics Block 4: Data Management and Visualisation Year 2 Block 1: Microeconomics and Game Theory Block 2: Econometrics and Data Analytics Block 3: Global Financial Markets and Institutions Block 4: Contemporary Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice Year 3 Block 1: Advanced Macroeconomics: Theory and Application Block 2: Industrial Economics OR Behavioural Economics and Finance Block 3: Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence OR Global Trade and Development Economics Block 4: Applied Economics Dissertation

Structure You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, lab sessions, online activities, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports), exams and tests.

Contact hours This is a full-time course and in total you should be prepared to devote approximately 38 hours a week to your studies. You will typically have up to 10 contact hours of teaching.

In addition, each module provides a two-hour surgery each week for individual consultation with the academic leading the course. You will also have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor and careers and/or subject meetings scheduled throughout the year.

In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to use our on-line resources, participate in flipped or virtual classroom discussions on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study and revision for approximately 28 hours per week.

All years follow a similar pattern, however, the contact time will vary depending on your subject mix and options chosen, and the teaching methods appropriate to the module. Further details are contained in each module description.

Block teaching You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.