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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science - BSc

  • Location

    Leicester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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 programme will also put data-driven analysis at the heart of its approach, as emphasised by Contemporary Economics.In this course you will learn to evaluate a variety of advanced quantitative and econometric techniques, and be able to effectively solve economic problems using data application tools. This includes applying knowledge to a range of specialised areas within economics using econometric techniques.You will have an opportunity to build real skills for future employability. This includes state of the art knowledge in digital software and applications, as well as core skills in writing, presenting and teamwork.You will study a range of areas, including Applied Microeconomics, Data Management and Visualisation and Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence which are all taught by leading experts in their fields.Your study will be supported by our modern facilities including our Trading Room, which will give you a simulated experience on the same information platform used by leading decision-makers in finance, business and government.


Key features:

- The Global Financial Markets and Institutions module will help you develop evaluation skills by providing an understanding of the money market, capital market, derivatives markets and foreign exchange market, including the role of financial regulation.- Our award-winning careers service DMU Works will help you gain employment experience and put your skills and knowledge into practice. Students have gone on to do placements with companies such as the Government Economic Service (GES) and TSB Head Office.- You will have the chance to do your own research and develop your own ideas under the supervision of our academic community.- Data analysis is at the heart of this course, allowing you to understand and evaluate economic ideas and policies and their effects on the wider world.- This course uses a variety of assessment methods including reports, portfolios, presentations, data visualisations, tests, reflective work and exams.- Our Trading Room will provide you with access to financial information software that is widely used in the industry to make decisions in areas of macro-economic policy-making.


For further information on the advanced entry options for this course please visit the DMU website:

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/pre-edu-2030/economics-bsc/economics-bsc.aspx

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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UCAS Points : 112

from at least two A Levels to include Maths, Physics or Statistics.Plus five GCSE's grades A* - C (9 - 4) including English Language plus Maths at grade B (6) or above.

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University information

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    109th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9BH, England

The only UK university that's an ambassador for one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and one of 39 UK unis to achieve a Race Equality Charter Mark.
Through DMU Global, students can travel cheaply, learn, gain new skills and make memories – DMU has recently taken students as far as LA, Fiji and Seoul.
DMU buildings range from the historic 14th-century to contemporary 21st-century creations, and university life is enriched by students from 140 nations.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    75th out of 79 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    92 41%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    49th

    23

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