About Economics, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

With global economics rarely out of the news, this challenging and rewarding degree provides a thorough grounding in the range of skills required by the modern economist. Through studying a mix of theoretical and applied modules, you’ll be trained to think like an economist and to apply rigorous, tried and tested techniques that give insight and guidance to government and business. You can take a number of optional modules in the fields of development economics, public sector economics and international financial economics.

• The mix of theoretical and practical approaches provides a stimulating learning environment that is rooted in building skills and knowledge.
• You will put theory into practice in a professional business environment by taking part in an optional 48-week paid industry placement, in the UK or overseas.
• We offer the LaunchPad Leadership Development Programme to select students to provide opportunities to enhance professional skills.

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

This course provides a thorough grounding in the range of skills required by the modern economist. Briefly, these comprise: analysis and communication, numeracy and data handling, critical evaluation, conceptual thinking and advocacy and persuasion.

Economists are involved in the most fundamental decisions in the areas of health, education, transport, environment, criminal justice, planning and finance. Their skills are needed in all sectors of industry as well as by international non- and quasi- governmental agencies.

You will develop communication, behavioural and analytical skills through seminar activities. This may include presenting papers, discussing previously distributed papers, group work on case studies or the use of information technology for problem-solving.

Our 3 Degree routes each emphasise a different aspect of the subject:

• BA (Hons) Economics is for those who prefer a more reflective approach involving methodological analysis and an examination of the application of theory to policy.
• BSc (Hons) Economics takes a more statistical/mathematical approach, giving greater weight to econometric analysis.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES

Economics as a degree places emphasis on numerical and problem-solving skills. This is reflected in the destinations of economics graduates as almost half of those working full-time in the UK enter professions that fall within the category of business, finance and associate professions. Our graduates have pursued a wide variety of careers – market analysts, financial analysts, retail managers, entrepreneurs, civil servants and academics. The subject is recognised as an intellectually demanding preparation for a wide range of professional occupations requiring high levels of both literacy and numeracy.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Students are taught by staff with a mix of academic and industry experience. Research interests include – globalisation, regional economics, labour market economics, the economics of the European Union and the economics of the built heritage. In addition, some staff are dedicated to helping students with industrial placements and have extensive links with potential employers.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights

University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: