Economics and Management Studies with a Professional Placement Year (BSc Econ)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

The Economics and Management course is a full-time four year course of study, involving both compulsory and optional modules.  You would normally attain 120 credits each year and 480 in total.

A significant proportion of the modules included in the programme are taught by the School’s Economics Section while certain modules, notably in year one, are taught by other sections of the School. 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

Year one

• Get to grips with the fundamentals of management and mathematics and jump straight into economic analysis with modules in micro-and macro- economics.
• You can discover how these analytical tools intersect with accounting, human resources, marketing and strategy challenges across our economy and business environment.

Year two

• Combine theory and practice as your understanding of the basics grow.
• You’ll start to appreciate the theory underpinning economic analysis and practise empirical techniques used by economists to tackle contemporary management challenges.
• Focus on British economics, multiculturalism or performance and financial management to complement your growing analytical skillset.

Year three: Sandwich year

• Apply your university know-how in the real world, as you embark on a salaried placement year.
• This is your chance to enhance your career prospects by building a network of business contacts.
• You’ll gain insights into organisations and industries with no long-term obligations, develop new skills and hone your competitive edge ready to stand-out in the graduate job market.

Year four

• Bring your professional experience back to the lecture theatre and enjoy the flexibility of an entirely personalised final year.
• Put your knowledge and skills to the test as you encounter real-world issues which cut across business and societal disciplines.
• This is your opportunity to tailor your degree to career ambitions shaped on placement.

A level
AAB-ABB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

International Baccalaureate
34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

Fees for overseas status

• £19,700    

Ourr track record speaks for itself. 97% of our students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.

Our dedicated career professionals have got you covered on things like industry placements, internships, work experience and insights.

You’ll benefit from career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.