Course Overview

The course offers a variety of modules including options in the final year, which cover current economic trends and themes which shape the global economy. Students will be able to gain practical experience by applying their knowledge to work on real cases and with real data. The course equips you with a comprehensive skill set, which makes you highly employable in both the public and private sectors. From the finance sector to the government economic service, as an LSBU Economics graduate, you will find you are able to join almost any industry you choose.

General Eligibility

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

The normal qualifications required for entry to Level 4 are GCSE passes at Grade C or above in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent), plus one of the following:

• A Level BCC or:

• BTEC National Diploma DMM (subject to annual review) or:

• 112 UCAS tariff points (subject to annual review) or:

• Relevant recognised Access Courses with Pass +24 Merits

• Any other Level 3 qualification which is of equivalent standard

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

All awards for APL will be in line with the University’s policy and current academic regulations.

Transfer credit

Transfer credit allows credit awarded by another HE Institution to contribute to the credit required for a London South Bank award. Credit may also be transferred from a previous experience of learning at LSBU.

Applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. Consideration of any request for transfer credit will only be confirmed against a transcript of credit or award certification and particular attention will be paid to grades achieved and number of attempts at the assessments.

Applicants for whom English is a foreign language should either hold a recognised qualification in English e.g. British Council IELTS (minimum 6.0) or the TOEFL equivalent. LSBU also accepts other equivalent English language certification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (minimum 6.0).