BA Economics
Description:
Concentrating on a working appreciation of core theory and the practical applications of economics, this programme provides you with in-depth knowledge spanning a broad range of subject areas. A rigorous analytical approach is adopted, including both mathematical and statistical components but a strong focus on policy and applications is retained. This enables the assessment of key reasons behind, and impact of policy decisions that influence the quality of life through institutional and other social channels. A particular feature of the programme is the requirement to undertake extended independent project work in the third year.
Year 1
Core modules
- Introduction to economic institutions and policy
- Introductory quantitative techniques
- Mathematics for economics: Introductory maths techniques
- Principles of macroeconomics
- Principles of microeconomics
Year 2
Core Modules
- Career management skills
- Economic history
- Economics of social policy
- Economics of the environment and energy
- Intermediate microeconomics
- Intermediate macroeconomics
- Introductory econometrics
Final Year
Core modules
- Applied economics projects
- Further microeconomics and macroeconomics
- History of economic thought
Optional Modules
Including:
Economics of development, Economics of labour, Environmental economics, European economic integration, European urban & regional economics, International economics, Money & banking, Processes of long term political & economic change and Public economics.