Economics
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Satisfy your curiosity about the way the world works. Our economics courses focus on applying the latest theories to real challenges. You’ll debate ideas from a range of perspectives, develop critical thinking and build the ideal foundation for whichever professional role you choose to pursue.
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Economics courses
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BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance
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Our links with major financial employers mean you’ll learn through guest speakers, recent case studies, mock interviews, networking events and placement opportunities. Training in our Bloomberg Trading Suite provides direct access to real-time global financial data, and will give you valuable practical experience. There’s also the chance to take Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) examinations, fully funded by the Bristol Business School.
BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance with Foundation Year
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You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree. The recommended route of study for international students is through the UWE Bristol International College.
Our links with major financial employers mean you’ll learn through guest speakers, recent case studies, mock interviews, networking events and placement opportunities. Training in our Bloomberg Trading Suite provides direct access to real-time global financial data, and will give you valuable practical experience. There’s also the chance to take Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) examinations, fully funded by the Bristol Business School.
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BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics
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This degree teaches a 50/50 split of academic disciplines in economics alongside a vocational knowledge of business. Our teaching embraces pluralism (considering multiple theories or approaches together) to help you debate complex questions, form opinions and look at things from different perspectives.
Discover how to use specialist tools for economic analysis, learn excellent managerial skills, develop and apply analytical expertise, and explore how to factor the role of ethics and sustainability into decision making.
BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics with Foundation Year
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You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree. The recommended route of study for international students is through the UWE Bristol International College.
This degree teaches a 50/50 split of academic disciplines in economics alongside a vocational knowledge of business. Our teaching embraces pluralism (considering multiple theories or approaches together) to help you debate complex questions, form opinions and look at things from different perspectives.
Discover how to use specialist tools for economic analysis, learn excellent managerial skills, develop and apply analytical expertise, and explore how to factor the role of ethics and sustainability into decision making.
BA(Hons) Economics
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Taught by research-active staff with a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the field, this degree provides a unique pluralist approach to economics. As well as using traditional textbooks, you’ll draw on ideas from a range of viewpoints and disciplines, placing economics in its broader social and political context.
BA(Hons) Economics with Foundation Year
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You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree. The recommended route of study for international students is through the UWE Bristol International College.
Taught by research-active staff with a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the field, this degree provides a unique pluralist approach to economics. As well as using traditional textbooks, you’ll draw on ideas from a range of viewpoints and disciplines, placing economics in its broader social and political context.
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BSc(Hons) Economics
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Taught by research-active staff with a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the field, this degree provides a unique pluralist approach to economics. As well as using traditional textbooks, you’ll draw on ideas from a range of viewpoints and disciplines, placing economics in its broader social and political context.
BSc(Hons) Economics with Foundation Year
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You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree. The recommended route of study for international students is through the UWE Bristol International College.
Taught by research-active staff with a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the field, this degree provides a unique pluralist approach to economics. As well as using traditional textbooks, you’ll draw on ideas from a range of viewpoints and disciplines, placing economics in its broader social and political context.
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BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics (Top Up)
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This top-up degree is a one year course equivalent to the final year of undergraduate study.
Our BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics top-up course teaches a balanced mix of economics alongside a vocational knowledge of business. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a full BA(Hons) degree.
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BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance (Top Up)
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This one-year course equivalent to the final year of undergraduate study, and is aimed at students who have previously completed a relevant qualification, such as a Higher National Diploma, in the subject area.
BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-up) will equip you with a unique critical understanding of today's global economic system, exploring contemporary issues and allowing you to develop an in depth project in the field, alongside specialist modules in subjects such as investment and international finance. On successful completion you will be awarded a full BSc(Hons) degree.
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