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BA(Hons) Economics: University of the West of England

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Degree 
BA(Hons)
Address
BA(Hons) Economics: University of the West of England, Admissions Office, Bristol Business School, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Subject
Economics
Course Language(s) 
English
Duration 
3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich
Telephone 
+44(0) 117 32 86877
E-mail 

Busi...@uwe.ac.uk

Website 
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/bbs



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Introduction

By studying Economics, you will gain an insight into the working of both the UK and the international economy, and will acquire the skills necessary to analyse the economic problems faced by contemporary society. Economics at UWE was rated at 23/24 (excellent) for its most recent review of teaching quality.

Course Content

Year 1

In your first year you will study the following modules:

  • Economic Principles
  • Financial Institutions and Markets
  • Issues in International Business Economics
  • The Political Economy of Work
  • A Quantitative Approach to Economics
  • Understanding Financial Information

Year 2

In your second year you will study the following modules:

  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Modelling and Estimation
  • Research Methods
  • Two option modules

Year 3

In your third year you will study the following modules:

  • Economic Theory and Policy
  • Economics Project
  • Two option modules

Careers/further study

As an Economics graduate, you can embark on a wide variety of careers, including managerial posts in both the private and public sectors in fields such as finance, sales, marketing, projects, human resources and production. Many employers state that the flexibility of reasoning of Economics graduates is a very valuable resource for job training and development. Graduates have a good grounding for a career as an economist, or for taking a Master's degree.

Entry requirements

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact us by

  • telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
  • fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
  • e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
  • letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK

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