
Economics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics BSc (Hons)
Financial analyst, consultant, policymaker, entrepreneur, market researcher, academic – every organisation needs an economist. Our modern and skills-focused economics course will prepare you for success. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. This course also emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills. An optional financial pathway is available.
• We emphasise a real-world application based approach in many modules which integrates theoretical and evid...
Financial analyst, consultant, policymaker, entrepreneur, market researcher, academic – every organisation needs an economist. Our modern and skills-focused economics course will prepare you for success. The core syllabus stresses the integration of theory and evidence in economic analysis and research. This course also emphasises the continuous acquisition of key analytical, numerical and independent research skills. An optional financial pathway is available. <br/><br/><br/>• We emphasise a real-world application based approach in many modules which integrates theoretical and evidence based analysis in order to best support your development as a professional economist.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We recognise that our students are diverse with different backgrounds and interests. Our course offers contemporary electives enabling you to tailor your degree to your personal interests. In addition to our flexible economics pathway we offer a financial economics pathway that allows you to specialise in international trade and finance. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your employability by completing a placement year between your second and final year. You will be supported by the Universitys excellent careers service and dedicated placement preparation sessions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A programme not only designed to develop your skills and capabilities as an economist but also to offer numerous opportunities to build your CV in other ways for example through opportunities for micro-credentialing, engaging in real world problem based learning and active researching. We do this because we know it is key to student academic and graduate success.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite allows students to research fields such as corporate finance, derivative markets, portfolio and risk analytics, real-time data and investment simulations.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L101
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
32
To include Grade 4 in any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
Any subject considered.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112-128 points from Irish Leaving Certificate English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
DDM
Any subject considered.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112-128 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
A level
112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
M
Any subject considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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