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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time With Time Abroad
29-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time with time abroad
29-SEP-25
4 Years
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This degree will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills, also giving you the confidence to speak another language in a variety of settings. Economics graduates that can apply their skills overseas have never been more sought after, opening up exciting new horizons for a successful international career.
Responsible economicsEvery decision we make, as individuals and right up to the level of global business and government, is based on scarcity and choice. The world has limited resources – and they’re becoming more limited every day. ‘Responsible’ means making sure those resources are used strategically and fairly to make people and society as a whole better off.In the Department of Economics within the University of Birmingham Business School, we study Responsible Economics, and you will be involved in our research from the start. We take learning to the next level, applying what is taught in lectures and seminars to real life problems and being able to communicate findings to stakeholders. In your first two years of study you will focus on core theory, applied economics and quantitative techniques. This provides you with the key skills needed to be an economist.Your third year is spent abroad at one of our partner universities and is conditional upon you achieving the necessary grades. Your tutor will help you to choose the right course for you. In your final year you will have the chance to focus on areas that reflect your interests, take modules in Economic Theory and the Spanish Language and take advantage of the specialist research conducted by our staff. As well as learning the detail of your subject, you will develop the all-round skills needed for a modern working world - critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and creativity. For many students this is a big transition but you can be reassured that right across campus support and help is available if you need it. University is a time for self-discovery and adventure - shape your own experience and discover who you are.Birmingham Business School continues to climb the rankings for Economics courses and is currently ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide for 2024.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA - A*AA Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A Level Spanish at grade B. GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A if not taken at A Level; grade 6/B if taken at A Level.General Studies not accepted.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
7,6,6 (to include Spanish) at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Business, Information Technology (Note that the above are not suitable for LG13 unless offering Maths at A Level. Not suitable for language options unless also offering a modern language in an appropriate subject and at appropriate level). BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 1 A Level): Business, Information Technology.BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Business, Information Technology.
Only Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance accepted. You will also need A Level Spanish
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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