Our BA Economics concentrates on the fundamental theories and techniques to help you build a successful career in this competitive field. Taking in historic and current, domestic and international perspectives, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the subject at all levels. **Year 1** In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules of Principles of Economics, Economic Methods, and The World Economy, you choose three further optional modules from a selection that currently includes: - Accounting and Finance in Business - Introduction to Environmental Economics - Introduction to the History of Economic Thought - A module chosen from another department, which could include a foreign language. **Year 2** In the second year, you study three compulsory modules investigating Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Economic Data Analysis, and choose three optional modules from a selection that currently includes: - Behavioural and Experimental Economics - Business Competition - Corporate Finance - Economics of Social Policy - European Economics - Intermediate Methods for Economics and Finance - One module from another department, which could include a foreign language. **Year 3** In an increasingly globalised world, a period of international study is a major benefit and can help you to stand out in a crowded job market. Most of our economics degrees offer you the option of spending your third year studying abroad at one of our international partner universities. This is an opportunity to develop foreign language skills, experience another country and learn about its culture. Opportunities for study abroad are currently available in Australia, Canada, Chile, China/Hong Kong, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and USA. Funding opportunities may be available through scholarships offered by the host institution, the British Council and/or other funding bodies. See more at www.durham.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/ **Year 4** In the fourth year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. In addition, you study four optional modules from a selection that currently includes: - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory - Advanced Microeconomic Theory - Applied Econometrics - Development Economics - Environmental Economics and Policy - History of Economic Thought - Industrial Organisation - International Economics - Labour Economics - Monetary Economics - Public Economics - Security Investment Analysis - Game Theory and Applications - Post-Keynesian Economics - One module from another department, which could include a foreign language **Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2022.** **Placement Year** You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/

**Year 1** In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules of Principles of Economics, Economic Methods, and The World Economy, you choose three further optional modules from a selection that currently includes: Accounting and Finance in Business Introduction to Environmental Economics Introduction to the History of Economic Thought A module chosen from another department, which could include a foreign language. **Year 2** In the second year, you study three compulsory modules investigating Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Economic Data Analysis, and choose three optional modules from a selection that currently includes: Behavioural and Experimental Economics Business Competition Corporate Finance Economics of Social Policy European Economics Intermediate Methods for Economics and Finance One module from another department, which could include a foreign language. **Year 3** In an increasingly globalised world, a period of international study is a major benefit and can help you to stand out in a crowded job market. Most of our economics degrees offer you the option of spending your third year studying abroad at one of our international partner universities. This is an opportunity to develop foreign language skills, experience another country and learn about its culture. Opportunities for study abroad are currently available in Australia, Canada, Chile, China/Hong Kong, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and USA. Funding opportunities may be available through scholarships offered by the host institution, the British Council and/or other funding bodies. See more at www.durham.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/ **Year 4** In the fourth year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. In addition, you study four optional modules from a selection that currently includes: Advanced Macroeconomic Theory Advanced Microeconomic Theory Applied Econometrics Development Economics Environmental Economics and Policy History of Economic Thought Industrial Organisation International Economics Labour Economics Monetary Economics Public Economics Security Investment Analysis Game Theory and Applications Post-Keynesian Economics One module from another department, which could include a foreign language. **Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2021.**

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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: L109

Institution code: D86

Campus Name: Van Mildert College

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Year 1

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Our contextual offer for this programme is A level ABB including an A in Mathematics (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.

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Student satisfaction : 87%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 91%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
EU	24500.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	24500.0	Year 1

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