Economics shapes the world we live in. From the gender pay gap to the causes of financial crashes, the impact of economics plays a critical role in all our lives. On this course, you will learn to analyse and measure real economic issues based on a knowledge of economic theory, develop an understanding of how economic policy is formulated and gain the analytical and critical evaluation skills to recognise how national and global issues affect the performance of a business. You will study a range of areas, including Applied Techniques for Economists, Econometrics, Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics and International Trade. Our Trading Room will give you a simulated experience on the same information platform used by leading decision-makers in finance, business and government. **Key features:** - Our graduates have gone on to careers in globally-renowned organisations, such as Business Analyst at Deutsche Bank, Audit Associate at KPMG, and Financial Analyst at PwC. - Develop practical skills that are in demand by employers, such as mathematical and statistical analysis, problem-solving and the ability to explain and analyse complex data. - Our DMU Works team will help you gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. Economics students have gone on to work for the Government Economic Service, the UK's largest single employer of economists. - Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global – on these trips you will visit sites like the Berlin Wall Memorial where you will gain an understanding of economics to explain current events and to inform opinions on key European issues.

Year 1 Applied Techniques for Economists Introduction to Macroeconomics Introduction to Microeconomics Financial Decision Making Principles of Marketing Employability, Professionalism and Academic Study Skills Year 2 New Directions in Economics Economic Decision Making Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics Plus option modules from the following indicative list: Financial Markets and Institutions European Economic Issues Economic History Econometrics Business Research Issues and Analysis Year 3 Developments in Advanced Microeconomics Open Economy Macroeconomics Plus option modules from the following indicative list: Financial Markets and the Central Bank Economics Development International Trade Political Economy Financial Econometrics Economics Dissertation Behavioural Economics

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year: Exam: 43% Coursework: 57% These assessment weightings are indicative only. The exact weighting may vary depending on option modules chosen by students and teaching methods deployed by the academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again these are based on the current academic session.

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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: L100

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	including a minimum of 5.5 in each component

or equivalent

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

EU	14250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	14250.0	Year 1

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

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