Economics BA (Hons)

Course overview

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Put simply, economics analyses the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.

The modern business world increasingly requires an ability to understand economics in a global context. BA (Hons) Economics will give you the vital core technical and analytical skills to enable you to embark on a successful career in economics.

This new course is distinctive in a number of ways and you will develop as a criticaly informed, agile and resourceful graduate. The course will:

Provide a broader exposure to the different specialist areas of economics compared to a “typical” degree in economics - offering a range of optional areas of specialism to choose from (e.g. labour economics, international economics)
Embody a number of units based on a “guided research” principle intended to encourage and develop student-centred learning
Encourage you to understand the practical applications of economic theory and methodology, particularly in the context of global issues
Expose you to innovative and diverse learning and teaching methods with an emphasis on student-centred learning
Exhibit a strong commitment to the development of personal and professional initiative, effectiveness and, above all, employability.

At the end of the course, you will be able to apply economics to a range of problems and appreciate its relevance in a variety of situations. You will graduate with a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of economics systems and the analytical skills and appreciation of finance disciplines that are relevant across the globe. You will also be able to confidently find solutions for social, political and environmental issues in the real world.

You can choose to study over three years full-time or four years with an optional placement year after completing your second year.

This course sits within our Accounting and Finance framework, which consists of a range of specialised courses:

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
The Business School,

Duration:
3 years (or 4 years with a 40 week placement).

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 320 tariff points, typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 320 tariff points, including 220 from 2 A-levels (e.g. A,B) or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
All subjects considered except General Studies

Recommended GCSEs:
This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A* to C, including Maths and English or equivalent.

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
L100

Course reference:
BAECF

Related courses:
Accounting and Finance

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