BSc (Hons) Economics with a Placement Year

Businesses and governments rely on economists to help them examine issues, identify trends and deal with uncertainty. By studying our BABSc (Hons) Economics degree, you’ll explore how organisations and individuals balance wants, needs and ethics in using, creating and distributing resources.Throughout the course, we’ll challenge you to think about choices people make and how those decisions affect every aspect of our lives. You’ll explore everything from employment to distribution of wealth, government spending to international trade. Teaching influenced by experienceWe have an excellent mix of academics leading in their areas, allowing us to shape the course around research informed teaching. You’ll be part of a department that celebrate diversity in its staff and students. This enables us to provide you with a transformative educational experience.

112-120UCAS Tariff pointsA Levels ­– e.g. BBC-BBBPearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – DMMPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff pointsINTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTSIB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in MathematicsIELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any sectionCambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 pointsTOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79With no individual test score below:Listening: 17Reading: 18Speaking: 20Writing : 17