Economics courses

About Economics, Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

With global economics rarely out of the news, this challenging and rewarding degree provides a thorough grounding in the range of skills required by the modern economist. Through studying a mix of theoretical and applied modules, you’ll be trained to think like an economist and to apply rigorous, tried and tested techniques that give insight and guidance to government and business. You can take a number of optional modules in the fields of development economics, public sector economics and international financial economics.

You can choose to enter either our BA (Hons) Economics or our BSc (Hons) Economics programme, however, transfer between the two is still possible at the end of a common first year.  

• The mix of theoretical and practical approaches provides a stimulating learning environment that is rooted in building skills and knowledge.
• You will put theory into practice in a professional business environment by taking part in an optional 48-week paid industry placement, in the UK or overseas.
• We offer the LaunchPad Leadership Development Programme to select students to provide opportunities to enhance professional skills.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Students are taught by staff with a mix of academic and industry experience. Research interests include; globalisation, regional economics, labour market economics, the economics of the European Union and the economics of the built heritage. In addition, some staff are dedicated to helping students with industrial placements and have extensive links with potential employers.

INDUSTRY LINKS

We have a strong business network between local and national businesses which you will benefit from. The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience. The School also offers a number of electives and options that provide students with an opportunity to gain an additional professional body qualification.

OPPORTUNITIES

At UCLan, our students have a range of international opportunities to further develop their academic and professional development. We actively encourage our students and academics to apply for the University’s exclusive Travel Bursary Scheme, which provides financial support to students wishing to engage in international travel during the course

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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