BSc Econ Economics

O curso de Economia é um curso de três anos em tempo integral, envolvendo módulos obrigatórios e opcionais. Você normalmente obteria 120 créditos por ano e 360 no total.

Uma proporção significativa dos módulos incluídos no programa são ministrados pela Secção de Economia da Escola, enquanto certos módulos, nomeadamente no primeiro ano, são ministrados por outras secções da Escola.

Year One

Familiarize-se com os fundamentos da análise econômica através do estudo da macro e microeconomia e aprenda as principais habilidades analíticas quantitativas.

Você pode descobrir como suas ferramentas analíticas se cruzam com contabilidade, direito, marketing e estratégia, além de questões econômicas históricas e contemporâneas.

Core Modules for Year One

• Applied Stats and Maths in Econ and Business
• Economic History
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics

Optional Modules for Year One

• Introduction to Accounting
• Legal Studies
• Introduction to Management and Organisation
• Contemporary Economic Issues
• Principles of Marketing and Strategy

Year Two

Combine theory and practice as your understanding of the basics grow.

Você começará a apreciar a teoria que sustenta a análise econômica e a praticar técnicas empíricas usadas por economistas para enfrentar os desafios políticos, sociais, ambientais e de gestão contemporâneos.

Concentre-se na economia, gestão ou finanças britânicas e europeias para complementar o seu crescente conjunto de habilidades analíticas.

Core Modules for Year Two

• Macroeconomic Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
• Introductory Econometrics

Optional Modules for Year Two

• British Economy
• Money Banking and Finance
• Economics of the EU
• Managerial Economics
• State, Business and the British Economy in the Twentieth Century

Year Three

Coloque seu conhecimento à prova enquanto domina a aplicação da análise macro e microeconômica.

Você aprimorará suas capacidades de tomada de decisão com a ajuda de modelos computadorizados para identificar soluções lógicas para desafios sofisticados.

Tailor your degree to your career ambitions with optional modules in labour economics, social welfare, trade, development and industry.

Core Modules for Year Three

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Microeconomic Analysis

Optional Modules for Year Three

• Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• International Finance
• International Economic History
• Labour Economics
• International Trade
• Industrial Economics
• Economic Statistics in Theory and Practice
• Development Economics
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How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment methods vary from module to module but, across your degree scheme as a whole, you can expect a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.

What Skills Will I Practise and Develop?

As a result of engaging fully with this course, you will acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both those which are discipline-specific and more generic ‘employability skills’. These will allow you to:

• Grasp complex issues with confidence
• Ask the right questions about complex texts
• Have an imaginative appreciation of different views and options and analyse these critically
• Identify and apply relevant data
• Develop practical research skills
• Propose imaginative solutions of your own that are rooted in evidence
• Communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and speech
• Sourcing, interpreting and presenting relevant numerical information – to support the composition of project reports and business cases
• Work to deadlines and priorities, managing a range of tasks at the same time
• Work as part of a team, developing a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Use IT programmes and standard software packages, where appropriate
• Take responsibility for your own learning programme and professional development

We are committed to helping you achieve your professional ambitions, and providing you with the skills, curiosity and confidence to make your mark in a competitive job market. Whether you have a clear idea of what you’d like to do after university or no idea at all, we have the tools and support to guide you.

Our graduates go on to a range of industries and professions including banking and finance management, logistics and supply chain management, UK Government and Civil Service, and data analysis.

Within the Business School, we have a dedicated Careers Centre offering bespoke business-specific support, including industry placements, internships, work experience and insights.

You’ll benefit from career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.

Graduate Careers

• Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Economist
• HR Manager
• Lecturer
• Marketing Executive
• Production Manager
• Stockbroker