BA Economics
UCAS Code: L100
Course Aims
- To provide training in modern economic analysis, economic policy issues and research techniques.
- To foster analytical abilities and methods of critical appraisal, which provide transferable skills needed for graduate employment.
- To provide critical learning skills appropriate for postgraduate study.
- Prepares graduates for careers in the public and private sector, including financial services, business management and the Government Economic Service. Also prepares you for the transition to independent postgraduate study.
- Suitable for students with a minimum of GCSE Mathematics grade B, or equivalent.
Course Modules
First Year
| Semester One Core Modules | Semester Two Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics 1 | Macroeconomics 1 |
| Applying Maths to Economics | Using Economic Data |
| IT for Economists | Solving Economic Problems |
| Financial Markets and Institutions |
Second Year
| Semester One Core Modules | Semester Two Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Microeconomics 1 | Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
| Foundation of Macro Theory | Macroeconomics and Finance |
| Statistics for Economics and Business |
Intro Econometrics |
| Game Theory | The Economics of Development and Human Capital |
Final Year
| Semester 1 Core Modules | Semester 2 Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Advanced Microeconomics | Advanced Macroeconomics |
| Business Management and Strategy | Dissertation and Research Presentation Skills |
| Government Intervention in the Economy | |
| Semester 1 Optional Modules Two optional modules chosen from: |
Semester 2 Optional Modules One optional modules chosen from: |
| International Finance | Accounting |
| Financial Derivatives | Investment Management |
| Managerial Economics | Webonomics |
| The Global Economy |
Download the Economics Undergraduate Module Specifications (pdf).
Please note that Module Specifications are subject to change. Please see the bottom of each report for the date it was last updated.
