Economics courses

About Economics Bsc (hons) in De Montfort University

Economics is key to understanding some of the critical questions facing our world. This course will explore these questions while also examining some of the principles and theories that can help us to answer them.

The study of economics will also be supported by modules that provide students with an understanding of how to deal with and organise data in a comprehensive way, including modules in Financial Decision Making, New Directions in Economics, Econometrics, Financial Markets and Institutions and Behavioural Economics.

Develop transferable skills that are valued by professionals and industry experts, including well-evidenced empirical analysis and the ability to communicate economic ideas in reports and public audits.

Our Trading Room will give you a simulated experience on the same information platform used by leading decision-makers in finance, business and government.

Key features

• Our graduates have gone on to careers in globally-renowned organisations. Recent successes include Deutsche Bank, KPMG, PwC, Mattioli Woods and GSK.
• Develop proficiency in the core disciplines of macroeconomics and microeconomics, supported by a strong competency in analytical skills and manipulation of numerical data.
• Our DMU Works team will help you gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies, such as NBC Universal and IBM.
• Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global – on these trips you will visit sites like The Hong Kong Monetary Authority where you will see how financial stability is maintained and the associated benefits for Hong Kong as a financial centre.

Entry criteria

• A typical offer is 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels including one A or AS Level in either Mathematics, Physics or Statistics, or  
• BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM in Mathematics, Physics or Statistics

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at minimum of grade 5.

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)
• International Baccalaureate: 26+ points
• GNVQ distinction profileCertain overseas qualifications (see Programme leader for details)
• The De Montfort International Foundation course

International students 

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. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

De Montfort University Highlights

De Montfort University The tuition fee (In GBP) for various programs is tabulated below:De Montfort University Average Cost

De Montfort University The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses

DMU International Scholarship up to 1500 pounds

• TEF Gold Outstanding Alumni Scholarship up to 3000 pounds
•  Leicester Castle Business School Scholarships:

1. Global MBA Scholarship £3,000 - £5,000
2. Full Postgraduate Scholarship

• LGBTQ + Allies Scholarship-two fully funded post graduate taught scholarship packages including full fee weaver and maintenance bursary.
• Vice Chancellor's Sports Scholarship- three different scholarship packages are available with eligible students being awarded up to 6000 pounds of support.

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