Course summary
Why this course? • Accredited (subject to approval) by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) - a global professional body for those who work in the financial and investment profession • Option of a one-year work placement, after year two • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students About this course With access to a Bloomberg trading room and Reuters Market Data System our BSc Economics will give you both the knowledge and key skills for a successful career. You will be taught about the different methods of reasoning and tools used by economists to tackle issues and problems of economic policy, and develop the skills needed for interpreting real world economic events. You will learn to source information and perform portfolio analysis. With access to real-live trading information, financial and economic news in our Bloomberg Trading room, as well as the Reuters Market Data System, you will be using the same tools as industry professionals, ensuring that when you graduate you have the key skills required for a job in industry. Skills On this programme you will gain the practical and transferable skills needed to solve real-world problems, addressing important social issues and policy questions. Through testing your understanding of theory with real-world examples, you will gain invaluable experience for your future career. Career opportunities This degree will prepare you for a career as an economist in financial institutions and banking, business management, consulting, commerce, the public sector, and voluntary organisations. Currently, economists are in high demand in both the private and public sectors, with some going on to become skilled managers, researchers, analysts, and strategists. Graduates may also choose to progress on to postgraduate study.
Modules
Examples include: • Introduction to Accounting and Finance • Managerial Economics • Behavioural Economics
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L110
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.
English Language requirements
https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU