📖Program Curriculum
Year 1 provides a historical background to modern economics whilst exploring a range of economic principles and perspectives You will also begin to study the mathematical and statistical foundations essential to the study of economics
Core modules
Becoming an Economist
Economic Policy and Principles
Economics Quantitatively Treated 1
Capitalism
Year 2 further develops your knowledge of microeconomics individual or company decisions and macroeconomics national decisions You'll consider mainstream and alternative approaches to economic modelling And explore current and recent issues eg the global financial crisis China's growth
Core modules
Contemporary Issues in Economics
Economics Quantitatively Treated 2
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Study abroad optional
You have the option to take an additional to study abroad or to undertake a-long work placement overseas or even a mix of both
This course has a sandwich option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final During this sandwich you will take a placement within a relevant setting ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job
In the final Advanced Economic Policy and Principles provides in-depth study of macro and microeconomics In Working as an Economist you will focus on a topic in economic policy and develop your research writing and communication skills You will also choose two optional modules
Core modules
Working as an Economist
Advanced Economic Policy and Principles
Optional modules
Development Economics
Econometrics
International Trade and Finance
Mathematical Economics
Money Banking and Financial Markets