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Education and Economics - BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Why this course?Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to put theory into practice in a community placement, enhancing your employability.Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.AssessmentEducationIn first year, you're supported in learning about academic reading, writing and referencing - skills that will help you become a successful undergraduate. Peer support encourages students to develop their own assessment skills and learn from each other. During the course, tutorials and presentations will be assessed and feedback will be provided before you submit work for formal assessment.EconomicsThe majority of classes are assessed by a final exam. This mark is supplemented by one or more forms of individual and/or group coursework. In some cases, students can earn an exemption from the exam by achieving a specified coursework mark. Exams are normally held at the end of the semester in which the class is taught.You normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,550per year

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University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    23rd out of 77 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    184 78%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    29th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    14th

    5

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