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Economics BA / BSc

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Economics BA / BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,450

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Central Lancashire

    The University of Central Lancashire – UCLan – was founded in nearly 200 years ago in 1828. At that time it as the Institution of the Diffusion of Knowledge, in Preston. Its expansion began with an endowment in 1877, becoming a centre for art and science in the region. It became the Harris Art College […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Central Lancashire’s BA in Economics was created to give students all of the skills necessary to take on a role in economic strategy or forecasting. It also grants access to a wide range of optional module which will allow you to specialise your degree and career pathway.

    A BSc program in Economics is also available, with more emphasis on statistics and maths, which could prepare you for an academic career furthering the science of economics itself.

    You’ll learn many skills including clear communication, advanced numeracy, ways to handle and manipulate data, ways to analyse and explore data critically, and ways to handle persuasive speaking and advocacy tasks.

    The program was ranked number one in the nation for student satisfaction, and top in the North West region for both teaching quality and academic support. That means you can rely on UCLan’s teaching staff to convey even the most complex topics accurately, completely and in a way you can fully comprehend.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This program is typically delivered over three years at full time.  

    Typical module selection will vary, depending on whether you are taking the program as a BA degree or a BSc degree. BSc module choices include more maths and statistical content.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Introduction to Applied Economics (all routes)
    • Introduction to Business Functions (all routes)
    • Introduction to Economics (all routes)
    • The Business Environment (all routes)

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Business Economics (optional)
    • Economics of the European Union (optional)
    • European Economic Development (optional)
    • Global Environment of Business (optional)
    • Intermediate Principles of Economics (BA/BSc Economics)
    • Methodology and Diversity in Economics (BA/BSc Economics)
    • Quantitative Methods in Economics (BSc Economics)
    • Social Economics (optional)

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Economic Policy (BA/BSc Econ)
    • Economics Dissertation (optional)
    • Europe and the World Economy (optional)
    • International Financial Economics (optional)
    • Labour Market Economics (optional)
    • Market Modelling (BSc Economics)
    • Philosophical Themes in Economics (BA Econ)
    • Public Sector Economics (optional)
    • Quantitative Dissertation (all routes)

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Central Lancashire requires you to complete 360 credits of modules over a 3 year undergraduate degree. Each standard module accounts for 20 credits, and around 200 hours of in class and individual study. This adds up to some 3,600 hours for a typical degree. Each module is comprised of time spent in lecture classes, smaller seminars, tutorial and skills sessions as well as much independent reading and study.

    Career Possiblities

    The University of Central Lancashire’s Economics BA / BSc degree programs offer particularly good employment prospects in a wide range of business or academic / research roles. Many students have founded exciting, rewarding professional careers in the fields of finance, business or pure research. Some have become Academics, others Civil Servants, Entrepreneurs, Managers, Financial Analysts or Market Analysts. The school’s excellent links to industry and commerce increase your employability dramatically.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a full BA or BSc degree.

    Students must typically have been awarded 104-112 UCAS Tariff points to apply. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section lower than 5.5 would qualify, for example.

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