Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics
- 3 years
- Duration
- 15,900 GBP/year
- Price
- Sep 2023
- Start
- Apr 2023
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
You will learn about actual economics at LSBU, where you will learn about current economic conditions and the theories that can help you understand what has been happening recently.
From the moment you step foot on our campus, you will be challenged to use economics in a variety of ways, from critically analyzing country or industry case studies to creating economic models to predict the future.
As you progress through this course, you'll learn about the various schools of economic thinking and historical events that have shaped the global economy to where it is today.
Students can learn about everything from sustainability to cryptocurrencies as part of the BSc Economics program.
Education takes place on Southwark Campus
Program structure
Year 1
- Finance and the Economy
- Business Mathematics
- The LSBU Discovery Project
- Economic Concepts
- Management and Organisations
- Principles of Strategy
Year 2
- Microeconomic Modelling
- The Analytical Economist
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Modelling
- Economic Policy Analysis
- The Digital Economy
Year 3
Optional placement year in industry (if you choose not to do a placement year, you will take the modules listed below in your third year).
Year 4
- Microeconomic Strategy
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Economic Research
Options
- Big Data Econometrics
- Financial Econometrics
- International Trade and Globalisation
- Development Economics
- Global Finance and Technology
- Behavioural Economics
Price
Fee for two semester (1 year education) is 15900.00 pounds sterling for international students
Requirements for applicants
Entry requirements for Bachelor degree depend on the country-living of the students*
Requirements for admission on the example of students from India:
- Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
- 3 passes at GCE A Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher
English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) Overall score: 80 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
- LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)
- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Overall score: 169 with no score below 162
- Trinity ISE Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 components
- Password Overall score: 6.0
- A-Level/ AS-Level English Language Grade C or above
- GCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) Grade C or above Grade 4 or above
- IGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) Grade C or above
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Grade C or above
- Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English Grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English A HL 4 SL 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English B HL 5
*For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.
About the university
Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.
The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.
Our campuses
- Southwark campus
- Croydon campus
- Havering campus
Our faculties
Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.
We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.
Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.
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