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Course Overview

From sustainability to cryptocurrencies, this course introduces you to the vast range of topics which drive the economy. And then we give you a glimpse of the future, leaving it to up to you to make your own critical judgement of what is yet to come.

The course offers a variety of modules including options in the final year, which cover current economic trends and themes which shape the global economy. You will be able to gain a practical experience by applying their knowledge to work on real cases and with real data.

The course equips you with a comprehensive skillset, which makes you highly employable in both the public and private sector. From the finance sector to the government economic service, LSBU Economics graduates will find themselves able to join almost any industry they choose.

Typical career paths include economic research bodies, economic consultancy practices (including the consulting segments of some of the large chartered accountancy/financial services firms), broader management and strategic consultancies, the Government Economic Service (GES), commercial banks, investment banks, private equity, and other specialist investment services, the International Monetary Fund (and other international bodies), NGOs, local authorities and Learning and Skills Council offices.

The majority of employers have a small number of staff devoted to economic consultancy work, or alternatively are relatively small organizations focused purely on economic consultancy.

Typical job titles are Senior Economist, Economics Analyst, Economic Advisor.

Upon successful completion students are eligible to apply for our MSc International Economics and Strategy or our MSc International Finance.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

 

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

The normal qualifications required for entry to Level 4 are GCSE passes at Grade C or above in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent), plus one of the following:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points (subject to annual review)
  • A Level BCC
  • BTEC National Diploma - DMM (subject to annual review)
  • Relevant recognised Access Courses with Pass +24 Merits
  • Any other Level 3 qualification which is of equivalent standard

Fees

The fee shown is for entry 2021/22

  • UK fee: £9250
  • International fee: £14900

Total course fee:

  • UK fee:  £27750
  • International fee: £44700

This information was accurate on : 08/05/2021
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