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BSc (Hons) Economics (WITH Placement)

London South Bank University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

At LSBU we will introduce you to the wider macro and microeconomic world. Our Economics with foundation year degree is a four-year course incorporating a built-in foundation year. At the successful completion of year one, students will be well-prepared to explore more specialized areas of the economy and develop their economic models to forecast what the future holds.

Our curriculum is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries. This allows us to equip you with key graduate skills, turning you into an educated, passionate, and competitive graduate who will be successful in any career path you choose.

General Eligibility

  • A Level DD or:

  • BTEC National Diploma MPP or:

  • Access to HE qualifications with Pass or:

  • Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.

  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

  • We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

  • We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours Per Week

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Apps and Applications

  • Academic Development

  • Business Communication and Culture

  • Problem-solving for business

  • Maths

  • Introduction to Economics

  • Finance and the Economy

  • Business Mathematics

  • The LSBU Discovery Project

  • Economic Concepts

  • Management and Organisations

  • Principles of Strategy

2 Year 2
  • Microeconomic Modelling

  • The Analytical Economist

  • Introduction to Econometrics

  • Macroeconomic Modelling

  • Economic Policy Analysis

  • The Digital Economy

3 Year 3 & 4

Year 3

An optional placement year in industry (if you choose not to do a placement year, you will take the modules listed below in your third year).

Year 4

  • Microeconomic Strategy 

  • Macroeconomic Policy

  • Economic Research 

  • Year 4 Options

  • Big Data Econometrics 

  • Financial Econometrics 

  • International Trade and Globalisation 

  • Development Economics 

  • Global Finance and Technology 

  • Behavioral Economics 

  • Microeconomic Strategy 

  • Macroeconomic Policy

  • Economic Research 

Year 4 Options

  • Big Data Econometrics 

  • Financial Econometrics 

  • International Trade and Globalization 

  • Development Economics 

  • Global Finance and Technology 

  • Behavioral Economics 

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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