Economics BSc (Hons)

Economics shape our everyday life. From the taxes we pay to the price of anything we buy, you’ll engage in the application of economics to a range of issues that are impacting society today.<br/><br/>This course covers current real-world issues and aims to help you understand how economics impacts individuals, businesses, financial organisations, governments and wider society. An emphasis is placed on equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to tackle contemporary challenges facing governments and businesses. <br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/><br/>Tailor your studies as 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. <br/><br/>Explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics with extensive exposure to how national economies, businesses and other organisations operate in a global context. Learn alternative schools of economic thoughts and contrast heterodox approaches with the orthodox mainstream of economic theory<br/><br/>Build industry insight*, learn from experienced staff and hear from industry professionals who, in the past, have included speakers from HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and the European Commission. (Staff may be subject to change) <br/><br/>Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor* featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals (subject to availability).<br/><br/>Access additional maths and statistics support; our sigma centre offers maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments with experienced tutors*.<br/><br/>For more information please visit our website.

Studying at Coventry’s city centre campus will give you everything you need. There is a range of affordable accommodation options in their university-owned hall of residence, which are situated less than a 10-minute walk away!<br/><br/>Coventry also offer their students a unique programme, Phoenix+. This scheme gives you opportunities to enhance your skills and experiences so you can confidently step out into the world as a graduate. You’ll be equipped with employability skills and career development advice from day one to graduation and beyond.<br/><br/>Coventry’s Talent Team can also help you prepare for your career with everything from CV writing to securing an internship. You’ll also have access to a Success Coach who will work with you to build a personal success plan and ensure you make the most out of your university experience.<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more about the campus and where you’ll study!