Economics

Description

This new course is distinctive in a number of ways and you will develop as a criticaly informed, agile and resourceful graduate. The course will:

• Provide a broader exposure to the different specialist areas of economics compared to a typical degree in economics - offering a range of optional areas of specialism to choose from (e.g. labour economics, international economics)
• Embody a number of units based on a guided research principle intended to encourage and develop student-centred learning
• Encourage you to understand the practical applications of economic theory and methodology, particularly in the context of global issues
• Expose you to innovative and diverse learning and teaching methods with an emphasis on student-centred learning
• Exhibit a strong commitment to the development of personal and professional initiative, effectiveness and, above all, employability.

At the end of the course, you will be able to apply economics to a range of problems and appreciate its relevance in a variety of situations. You will graduate with a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of economics systems and the analytical skills and appreciation of finance disciplines that are relevant across the globe. You will also be able to confidently find solutions for social, political and environmental issues in the real world.

You can choose to study over three years full-time or four years with an optional placement year after completing your second year.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10603 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14727 Year (International)

For 2014 entry:

• UK/EU/Channel Islands: £9,000
• International (non-EU): £12,500

• English

Course Content

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English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Tariff points

The entry requirements for this course are 320 tariff points, including 220 from 2 A-levels (e.g. A,B) or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

GCSEs

This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A* to C, including Maths and English or equivalent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bournemouth University.

Funding

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