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ECONOMICS
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This degree allows you to gain an in-depth study of economics, a distinct and sought after
discipline. You will acquire subject knowledge including an analytical and logical approach to
individual and business behaviour, markets and policies. This course will also provide you with
a range of analytical and quantitative skills such as knowledge of professional software like
Bloomberg and Stata. These skills will enable you to pursue a variety of careers in the public
sector, finance or business and/or prepare you for further study.
You will study the economic behaviour of households, businesses and
governments and examine the functioning of markets and the effects of fiscal
and monetary policies. The course will help you to understand a range of
current issues including austerity and recession, growth and currency
fluctuations and why markets may fail to operate efficiently. You will
graduate with a range of skills and capabilities, both subject-related and
more general, lifelong skills, such as analytical ability, critical thinking and
advanced quantitative skills. 
You will develop an awareness and confidence to harness technology by
using professional software tools, such as Bloomberg and Stata. These tools
will enable you to analyse and interpret economic and financial data. Every
year, at least one statistical module is compulsory, to prepare you to take
advantage of the professional opportunities made possible by the big data
revolution. All these skills will help you prepare for a graduate career and/
or for further study. You can also opt to enhance your employability skills by
taking a placement year, an international year or an entrepreneurship year
between years two and three of your studies.
What will this mean for my future?
An economics degree from Keele will open up a range of opportunities in
business, government, the financial sector and the charitable sector.
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Introductory Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics
• Quantitative Methods 1 and 2
• The British and Global Economy
Second Year
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Contemporary Issues in Economics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Open Economy Macroeconomics
• Statistics with Bloomberg
• Banking
Third Year
• Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
• Dynamic Macroeconomics
• International Finance
• Data Analysis
• Applied Econometrics
Graduates take up careers as economists in the City, with the prestigious
Government Economic Service, or might work in commerce, industry,
education or local government. Typical careers include banking, insurance,
accounting, management consultancy, investment analyst, statistician or
financial advisor.
UCAS Code - LNC3
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Single Honours
A level: ABC-CCC
BTEC: DDM-MMM
Combined Honours
A level: ABC-CCC
BTEC: DDM-MMM
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
entrepreneurship,
or placement year Study abroad
Yes
Placement Year
Yes Learn a Language
Yes
International Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses