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Course Overview

BSc Hons Economics focuses on the aspects of economics that relate to the practical application of Economics today, in finance, policymaking, management, organizational behavior and consumer decisions.

This programme aims to provide students with the ability to apply economic principles and models to a wide range of issues as well as understanding the larger driving forces which shape economic and public policy.

You will develop problem-solving skills and become more adept in numeracy, IT, and the use of statistical methods.

This course offers you the opportunity to study the many different ways in which society distributes scarce resources such as land, labour, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services.

There are two subdivisions within Economics - Microeconomics involves the study of the supply and demand decisions of individuals and organisations, such as how profits can be maximised and how much of a good or service consumers will demand at a certain price. Macroeconomics deals with the study of outcomes in the whole economy concerned with issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, productivity, and investment.

Economics relies upon analytical and quantitative techniques to verify or reject theories about such behaviour. One of the most frequently used techniques is Econometrics, where statistical techniques are used to formulate models, estimate economic relationships and to develop forecasts.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

A level

A-level grades BCC if including A-Level Mathematics or

BBC if not completing A-level Mathematics.

Applied General Qualifications

Overall BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma with profile DDD in a relevant subject OR

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DMM in a relevant subject

You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard (provided subject requirements are met). Examples of combinations include:

A levels with BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma or BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate.

A level with BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma or BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.

For further information on the entry requirements for this course please contact the administrator as listed in Contact details.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of four subjects at Higher level and one subject at Ordinary level. The overall profile must include English at minimum H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary level plus Maths at H5 at Higher level or O3 at Ordinary Level. OR

104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of four subjects at a higher level and one subject at the Ordinary level. The overall profile must include English at minimum Grade H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary Level. One Higher Level subject must include a minimum Grade H4 from Higher Maths.

Scottish Highers

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is BCCCC to include a minimum of grade B in Mathematics or grades BBCCC.

Scottish Advanced Highers

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is CDD to include a minimum of grade C in Advanced Mathematics or grades CCD.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profiles minimum 25 points (12 points at a higher level).

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Overall Access profile of 63% to include 60% in NICATs Maths or GCSE Maths grade B/C* or 6/5.

GCSE

GCSE Profile to include Maths with a minimum Grade B/C* or 6/5.

GCSE Profile to include the English Language with a minimum grade C/4.

English Language Requirements

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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This information was accurate on : 13/04/2021
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