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History and Economics BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Study History from the sixteenth century to modern day, while developing knowledge and capabilities in applied economic analysis to solve real business issues.


KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE

1. Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate 2. Benefit from Derby and Derbyshire’s rich historical and cultural heritage as the backdrop to your studies 3. You’ll develop strong applied skills in the application of economic analysis to business issues 4. Put economic theory into practice – our Financial Markets Lab allows you to experience the pace and excitement of the trading floor 5. Opportunities to go on international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies


HOW YOU’LL LEARN:

For History modules you’ll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, study visits and co-curricular learning. Real world learning is at the heart of our economics modules, with the focus on solving genuine business problems as well as engaging with external experts to discuss economic concepts. You’ll learn through a compelling combination of: - interactive lectures - expert speakers - problem-solving seminars - group work - group discussion - workshops - case study analysis - computer lab work - practical analysis


YOUR CAREER:

Due to the transferable nature of the skills you’ll learn studying History such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis, independent thought and problem solving, you'll be suitably positioned for a range of roles upon graduating. In recent years, our own graduates have entered into a variety of careers, including: - Teaching - Libraries - Museums and archives - Retail and commercial management - Human resources - Marketing An Economics degree adds prestige to your CV and could be your stepping stone to a lucrative graduate training scheme or a well-rewarded financial consultancy role. Economics graduates with an understanding of business and leadership are in great demand across the public, private and voluntary sectors worldwide. As well as roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our focus on problem-solving and practical economic analysis extends your career scope further still, opening doors to a much broader range of opportunities than with a more conventional Economics qualification. Some graduates go on to follow careers in areas such as HR, marketing, PR and sales.


STUDY OPTIONS:

On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 14,900per year

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

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    54th out of 79 2

    67th out of 91 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    94 41%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    5th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    113 56%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    58th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.68 92%

    1st

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