BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics BSc (Hons), an economics degree focused on quantitative and analytical methods for financial and societal problem-solving. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can complete a placement year or choose a study abroad option at a global partner university. The first year covers foundational principles through Applied Microeconomics, Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance, Applied Macroeconomics, and Data Management and Visualisation. The second year advances empirical techniques and theoretical frameworks with Global Financial Markets and Institutions, Econometrics and Data Analytics, Microeconomics and Game Theory, and Contemporary Macroeconomics Policy and Practice. The final year centres on an independent Dissertation, complemented by optional modules such as Advanced Microeconomics Theory and Application, Advanced Macroeconomics Theory and Application, Industrial Economics, Behavioural Economics Finance, Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence, and Global Trade and Development Economics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Modules
- Applied Microeconomics
- Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance
- Applied Macroeconomics
- Data Management and Visualisation
- Global Financial Markets and Institutions
- Econometrics and Data Analytics
- Microeconomics and Game Theory
- Contemporary Macroeconomics Policy and Practice
- Advanced Microeconomics Theory and Application
- Advanced Macroeconomics Theory and Application
- Industrial Economics
- Behavioural Economics Finance
- Dissertation
- Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence
- Global Trade and Development Economics
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level.