Plymouth's BSc in Economics will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary economics alongside the ability to apply that knowledge to the analysis of a range of practical situations that support both future learning and employment. The degree emphasises the acquisition of key analytical and numerical skills, and the progressive development of your capacity for independent research and learning. The course starts with a foundation year, specifically designed to introduce and develop essential skills for success in Higher Education, including critical thinking and research skills, and the knowledge and understanding of key facets of business, accounting and economics. The second year will develop your interest in, and awareness of, topical economic issues, and will further build your knowledge and understanding of a range of principles and theories for their analysis. Alongside this, you will begin your study of the quantitative methods used by economists and further develop your study skills. The third year develops theories and empirical methods that are central to modern economic analysis. Core modules focus upon microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside a range of complementary elective choices (see university web pages for details). Individual project / dissertation work and advanced economics provides the core for your final year of study. This, and a choice of options (see university web pages for details), will allow you to focus your studies on areas that particularly interest you. The course includes an optional work placement year, which may be in a broad range of business and public sector organisations. This provides an extremely valuable opportunity to apply and deepen knowledge and to develop a range of skills that will be highly beneficial to both further studies and future careers.

In your foundation year, you’ll experience a supportive environment to assist in the transition to successful study in higher education. You will learn about academic writing, critical thinking skills and begin to develop your research skills, as well as develop your knowledge and understanding through an introduction to key aspects of business, accounting and economics. You’ll also have the opportunity to do independent research into an area of your studies that interests you, with a supervisor to guide and support you through the process. Year 1 will allow you to explore the world of economics and learn how to interpret economic data. Gain a comprehensive overview of economics in action or other related business subjects. In year 2, you'll study micro- and macroeconomics in depth and learn about financial accounting, business economics, international business or global supply chains. Improve your quantitative skills with econometrics, which will help enhance your career prospects. Get paid for hands-on work experience and develop your economic flair during our optional industrial placement. We support you to find the most suitable private or public sector placement. This provides an opportunity to apply and deepen your knowledge and to develop a range of skills that will be invaluable to your future career. In your final year, learn more about the global economy and specialise in business, finance, environmental or economics topics of your choice, including economic modelling and game theory.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: L105

Institution code: P60

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	With 5.5 in all elements.

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Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

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