Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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The applied nature of our BSc (Hons) Economics degree prepares you to work as an economist, or in a related role which is concerned with the study of the economy and its impact on society and the natural environment. Economics is a major social science which informs major challenges faced by our societies today, including inequality, environmental sustainability and economic policy. Economics draws on and influences other social sciences and humanities and it is also a core business discipline which is integral to understanding organisational behaviour, strategy and corporate performance. The unique offering of this course lies in its use of a pluralist approach to teaching, which will empower you to understand the relevance of competing economic theories and their application in your daily life and in your future workplace. The course will provide you with a firm foundation of economics to interpret, analyse and question diverse economic theories and policies in a real-life context. To do so effectively, this course equips you with a vast analytical toolkit, which includes mathematical and statistical analysis, critical thinking, qualitative techniques and proficiency in a range of industry-specific software packages that are relevant to the Economics profession. You will also learn how to communicate results and ideas concisely to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences. Economics is a global subject. You will be encouraged to look at situations from an international perspective. You will apply the knowledge learnt in the course to examine global events and look at how different economic ideas help us understand and address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change and the impact of new technologies on the economy and society. Moreover, your course will be delivered by a multinational team of experts. Your classmates will also come from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds. Finally, we offer you a study abroad opportunity: you can study for one term overseas in one of our partner universities. The course will foster your intellectual and professional development to support you in pursuing a wide range of career goals. After successful completion of the course, you will be able to work as a professional economist in the public sector, the private sector and the third sector; as an analyst in the financial services industry, or as a business professional. The technical and critical thinking skills taught in this course, alongside your voluntary engagement with our Graduate+ employability programme, will further enhance your development as a work-ready graduate. Show less

First Year
Principles of Economics
20 credits
Economic History
20 credits
Professional Development for Economists
20 credits
Applied Economics
20 credits
Introduction to Finance
20 credits
Data Intelligence
20 credits

Second Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits).

Intermediate Microeconomics
20 credits
Political Economy
20 credits
Intermediate Macroeconomics
20 credits
Econometrics
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

Economics and Sustainable Development
20 credits
Business Operations
20 credits
Dynamic Business Issues and Solutions
20 credits
Corporate Finance
20 credits
Accounting for Business
20 credits
Study Abroad
20 credits
Personal Wealth, Planning and Management
20 credits
Financial Modelling
20 credits
Entrepreneurial Finance
20 credits
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Final Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits).

Advanced Economic Theory
20 credits
International Economics
20 credits

Select 40 credits from the following:
Economics Research Project
40 credits

OR both modules below
Business Research Methodology and Practice
20 credits
Business Advice Project
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
Corporate Financial Strategy
20 credits
Industrial Economics
20 credits
Labour Economics
20 credits
Money, Banking and Monetary Policy
20 credits
Real Estate Economics and Financial Bubbles
20 credits
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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