Our extended degree in economics provides a solid grounding in economics from a broad range of perspectives. You’ll learn economic theory that you can apply to real-world problems and use industry-standard statistics software to build data analysis skills that are valued by employers.
The course has a foundation year, where you will learn the essential concepts to help you succeed in the following years of the degree. You’ll go on to study core subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic history, and quantitative methods, plus a range of specialist areas such as environmental economics, trading and finance.
Our economics graduates progress into related sectors such as finance, banking, and insurance, with some moving into the public sector and government enterprises.
What you should know about this course
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- Students studying Economics can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
- Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 5 for satisfaction in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021).
- Our courses in Economics are ranked in TOP 10 in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021).
- Our courses in Economics have above 80% in student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021).
Year 0
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Understanding International Business 1 (15 credits)
- Understanding International Business 2 (15 credits)
- Extended Project (30 credits)
- Economy, Business and Society (30 credits)
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (15 credits)
- Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Business Finance (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics I (30 credits)
- Microeconomics I (30 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
- Mathematics for Economics, Business and Finance
- Statistics for Economics and Finance (15 credits)
- Economic and Financial History (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Future Paths
- History of Economic Thought (15 credits)
- Applied Econometrics (15 credits)
- Further Mathematics for Economists (15 credits)
- Introductory Econometrics (15 credits)
- Macroeconomics II (15 credits)
- Microeconomics II (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- The Economy and the Environment (15 credits)
- International Trade and Development (15 credits)
- Banking and Finance in a Global Context (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Economics & International Business) (30 credits)
- Macroeconomics III (15 credits)
- Microeconomics III (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Managerial Economics (30 credits)
- Monetary Economics (30 credits)
- Labour Economics, Policy and Regulation (30 credits)
- Political Economy of International Development and Finance (30 credits)
- Advanced Econometrics (30 credits)
- Principles of Investment (30 credits)
- Trading in Financial Markets (30 credits)
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University
University of Greenwich
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Country
United Kingdom
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Program Discipline
Business, Management and Economics
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Duration
4 years full-time, 5 years sandwich
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Tuition fee
GBP 14500.00 / Per Year
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Cost of Living
GBP 10-12,000 a year
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Average processing time
1 month
Program Category
Undergraduate Program
IELTs Requirements:
Total score
7.0
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Writing band score
7.0 (min)
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Listening band score
5.5 (min)
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Reading band score
5.5 (min)
