Economics BSc (Hons)

at Coventry University

Why you should study this course

The Economics course offers an insight into the world of an Economist. By studying this course you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from experienced staff who have worked as economic advisors, e.g. for Deutsche Bank in the Netherlands (please note staff are subject to change).
• Develop economic skills, while also being exposed to how businesses operate in widely different international markets.
• Gain hands-on experience using a range of economics and business software packages, such as Bloomberg.
• Benefit from faculty research expertise in exchange rate equilibria, international trade, foreign direct investment (FDI) and conflict economics.
• Opportunity to change course to either Economics BSc (Hons) or Financial Economics BSc (Hons) after successfully completing your first year, allowing you the opportunity to gain an understanding of the subject before confirming your specialism (course change is subject to Tier 4 compliance approval for international students).
• Expert contributions by professionals from industry (subject to availability) which in the past have included our own alumni, HM Treasury, Lloyds Bank, Barclays, and the European Commission.
• Join a student-led Economics Society who organised social events, visiting speakers and field trips which in the past have included a visit to Amsterdam to visit the stock exchange (opportunities are subject to availability, competitive application, meeting applicable visa and additional fees may apply).
• Develop skills in facilities which include our Trading Floor, currently one of the largest of its kind in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals.
• Benefit from support offered for maths and stats through the university’s Sigma Centre, which offers drop-in sessions led by experienced staff (subject to availability).
• Opportunity to gain exemptions from professional examinations with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) , which could help you to progress your potential future career upon successful completion. Please see the Exemptions section.

What you'll study

Year one
All of our Economic courses have a common first year, during which you will have the opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the core subjects of your course as well as the chance to broaden your field of study, through mandatory modules that have a balance between microeconomics and macroeconomics.

You will need 120 credits to pass the year.

Modules

• Principles of Economics 1 - 20 credits

• Applied Economic Principles - 20 credits

• The Economist's Toolkit - Analytical and Professional Skills - 10 credits

• Principles of Economics 2 - 20 credits

• Mathematics for Economists - 20 credits

• Statistics for Economists - 20 credits

• Add+vantage - 10 credits

Year two
Your second year will give you the opportunity to further develop knowledge gained the previous year. Modules include a number of mandatory modules, together with one optional module, which can be selected from a range of choices, and can be used either to develop a specialisation with an eye on your potential future career, or to broaden your approach into various applied topics. You will need 120 credits to pass the year.

Modules

• Intermediate Microeconomics - 20 credits

• Introduction to Econometrics - 20 credits

• The Economist's Toolkit - Employability Skills - 10 credits

• Intermediate Macroeconomics - 20 credits

• Topics in Applied Economics - 20 credits

• Add+vantage - 10 credits

• Optional modules

Final year
In your final year, your studies should reflect an increased specialisation in your chosen field of economics. The course now offers two optional modules for you to select, alongside four mandatory modules which are designed to give you the opportunity to become a well-rounded graduate, and include conducting a project in the field of economics.

Modules

• Advanced Microeconomics - Theory and Policy - 20 credits

• Advanced Macroeconomics - Theory and Policy - 20 credits

• The Economist's Toolkit - Research Methods - 10 credits

• Project - 20 credits

• Add+vantage - 10 credits

• Optional modules

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

International Fees
£15,300 per year

International Pathways 2022 Scholarship
You could enjoy a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees.

Our high-quality foundation, international year one and pre-masters courses are for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to their preferred Coventry University undergraduate or postgraduate course. We can support you to achieve the academic and/or English grades you need and help you gain the personal and professional skills required to study at university.

We want to encourage ambitious international students like you to study at Coventry University, so we’ve secured extra financial support for you worth £3,000, to help with the cost of tuition fees, living expenses and accommodation.

The scholarship application deadline is:
September 2022 intake: 31 July 2022

A key advantage of this course is that, as well as giving you the opportunity to acquire highly sought-after skills in economic analysis, it aims to give you extensive exposure to how businesses and other organisations operate in widely different international markets.

Upon successful graduation, you should possess an in-depth knowledge of economic theories and models, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and mathematical ability. You should also be able to demonstrate a wide range of desirable professional skills, including team working; critical evaluation; self-directed learning; problem-solving; action planning and organising; written and oral communication; questioning and listening. The following personal qualities will also be addressed in each of the skills modules: achievement orientation; initiative and creativity; self-confidence; decisiveness; reflectiveness; adaptability and flexibility.