Undergraduate Courses
Economics
BA (Hons) Economics
Aiming to provide you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of methods, theory and application in Economics, this course develops your ability to use economic reasoning in a variety of contexts. You will be examining a range of business and policy-related issues in economics and applying economic analysis to a wide range of important questions. There is a wide range of optional modules. The Department has a strong research base and a thriving alumni community that helps maintain links with employers and City institutions. The course also develops your employability skills in business.
Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Quantitative and Academic Skills
- Financial Markets and Institutions.
- International Economic Growth
- Mathematics for Economists
- Choices, Markets and Employment
- Economics of Employment
- Macroeconomic Models
- Empirical Methods of Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Economic Reporting
- Government and Industry
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Economics of Employment
- Economics Project
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All LMBS undergraduate degree programmes offer an optional, 12-month professional work placement, normally taken after the first two years of study. The placement year offers students the opportunity to gain an additional 30 credits at degree level and valuable graduate level work experience Additionally it provides students with an internationally recognised City and Guilds Licentiateship Award and eligibility for membership of The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Career opportunities
A wide range of career opportunities are opened up by this course. Graduates obtain employment in well-known international companies, global financial corporations, or public sector organisations as Accounts Assistants, Export Managers, Financial Advisors, Consultants and Entrepreneurs. A sizeable proportion also progress to postgraduate study.
CIMA Economics for Business.
| Start Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Part Time | |
| Sept | Y | Y |
| Jan | Y | Y |
| Length | 3 years | 4 years |
| Single | Y | Y |
| Joints | Y | Y |
UCAS codes
Single: L100 BA/Econ
Joint: click here for a full list of Joints
Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time,
Jan full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form or click here to download one.
Economics was awarded an excellent rating of 23 out of 24 in the most recent QAA university subject review.
City campus: Moorgate
Click here for a full list of Joints
Accounting, Business, Law, Business, Information Technology, Investment, Politics.
Preparatory Certificate in Business Skills, Preparatory Certificate in Business Studies, City and Islington College linked courses or any kite-marked access course.
Click here for the University's standard entry requirements. You should also have 200 points from two or more A-levels. You should have GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English Language and Maths.
If you have prior academic or work-based qualifications, achievement or relevant experience you may be exempt from part of the course. Direct entry into level 2/3 could be considered.