Course Details
Course Name
BSc Economics
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Reading
Course Subject
- Business & Management
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9250
Outside EU: 16070
Universities
University of Reading
Description
Acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding required to become an economist or use economics as a significant part of your career.
You will develop a strong grounding in the conceptual underpinnings of economics and the mathematical approach to the subject and its methodology. You will learn to use key mathematical and statistical techniques through core modules in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics.
You will also have the opportunity to explore other areas of economics through a wide range of optional modules. These span a number of topics, including business, policy, economic history and even the economics of climate change. Modules from other subjects such as history and politics are also available and are a good way to broaden your knowledge and pursue other interests.
In addition to traditional lectures, you will partake in small group tutorials in which you can discuss and analyse theory and practice through case studies, group presentations and open debate. You can also apply what you learn to a placement and gain valuable real-world experience at the same time.
Placement
During your degree you may have the opportunity to do a paid placement at a company or organisation. Past students have undertaken placements with Rolls-Royce, the Government Economic Service and the Department for Work and Pensions. Usually, you would take a year out from your course, but it's also possible to do a summer placement.
The Department of Economics has a specialist placement officer who can provide you with one-to-one support in securing and preparing for a placement.