Tutor2u Economics at University Poster Set
Tutor2u Economics at University Poster Set
Leeds (11)
Liverpool (27) Sheffield (18) Nottingham (13)
UK
Italy Singapore
USA
Australia
Universities with a top-20 ranking in UK Universities and their ranking in the Times
alternative global listings: Higher Education global top 25
Princeton University, USA Oxford (3rd), Cambridge (6th), LSE (10th),
Bocconi University, Milan Italy UCL (23rd), Warwick (24th)
University of Toronto, Canada
Monash University, Melbourne Australia
Economics at university
Online University of London and LSE, UK Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
5 online Economics-related degrees with academic This university prides itself on personalised
direction from the LSE, and fortnightly ‘live’ Zoom education, with lots of opportunities for internships
sessions with teachers and peers. Modules in the and research. Degrees can be ‘accelerated’ so that
final year include an option to select two of the you can complete them in 2 rather than 3 years.
LSE’s Summer Courses.
University
Honours
degrees in
Economics
with UCAS tariff between
96 and 120
University name and degree title UCAS Good University Guide rank
points for Economics
Aberystwyth University; BSc (Hons) Economics 96 - 120
University of Brighton; BSc (Hons) Economics 96 - 120 35
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh; MA (Hons) Economics 96 - 128
York St John University; BSc (Hons) Economics 104
London South Bank University; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 112
Ulster University; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 117 21
Bournemouth University; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 120 51=
University of Dundee; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 120 51=
University of Plymouth; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 120 51=
University of Winchester; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 120
Bangor University; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 - 136
Northeastern University London; BSc (Hons) Economics 104 -147
Cardiff Metropolitan University; BSc (Hons) Economics 112
Middlesex University, London; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 66=
University of Bradford; BSc (Hons) Economics 112
University of Chester; BSc (Hons) Economics 112
University of East London; BSc (Hons) Economics 112
University of the West of England, Bristol; BA (Hons) Economics 112 48=
Birmingham City University; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 117 70
Manchester Metropolitan University; BA (Hons) Economics 112 - 120 39
Sheffield Hallam University; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 120 59
University of Derby; BA (Hons) Economics 112 - 120
University of Huddersfield; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 120 48=
University of Kent; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 120 37
University of Stirling; BA (Hons) Economics 112 - 120
University of Westminster, London; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 128 46
University of Northampton; BSc (Hons) Economics 112 - 128 66=
City, University of London; BSc( Hons) Economics 120 64=
Keele University; BSc (Hons) Economics 120
University of Aberdeen; MA (Hons) Economics 120 47
University of Greenwich, London; BSc (Hons) Economics 120 55
University of Hull; BSc (Hons) Economics 120
Nottingham Trent University; BSc (Hons) Economics 120 - 128 41
Royal Holloway, University of London; BSc (Econ) Economics 120 - 128 25
Economics at university
Degree Apprenticeships
What are degree apprenticeships?
A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate or master’s degree while you work.
You’ll spend most of your time working and you’ll also study part-time at university. For example, you might go to
university one or two days per week, or in short blocks, such as a week at a time. Overall, you spend about 20% of
your time studying vs. 80% of your time working.
Degree apprenticeships take three to six years to complete, depending on the course level. There are also Higher
Apprenticeships in England: Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree, or
a Higher National Certificate (HNC), and Level 5 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree, or a Higher
National Diploma (HND).
In Scotland, degree apprenticeships are known as Graduate Apprenticeships.
Northern Ireland offers higher level apprenticeships (HLAs) that offer you qualifications up to Level 7 which is the
equivalent of a master’s degree. However, the majority are at Level 5 which is equivalent to a foundation degree.
What grades do you need? How are you assessed? You can study this BSc (Hons)
Each vacancy will be different. You will complete an assessment at course accredited by the
You might need specific grades, the end of the apprenticeship which Institute for Apprenticeships
but employers are looking for other is called an end-point assessment. and Technical Education:
skills you can bring to the role, like It tests your ability to do the job as
communication, leadership and well as your academic learning. You Professional Economist
passion. might also have assignments (Integrated Degree) at the
throughout the course. University of Kent
Popularity of the 77,000 people started a business Over 1 million people are currently Over 250,000 people are working in sales
and administration apprenticeship in working in the finance sector in the UK and marketing in the UK
sector 2021/22
You might suit this • are interested in the ways businesses • are interested in finance and how it • like the idea of marketing for big brands
work works • enjoy working with and talking to people
apprenticeship if • like the idea of managing projects or • are passionate about maths • are interested in how businesses work
you: people • enjoy working with numbers and make profit
• are entrepreneurial and are interested
in starting your own business
Some courses with an industrial placement year – there are too many to list, so this is just a sample Where to find further
University Examples of courses with a year abroad UCAS information
tariff
UCAS
Bath Spa University Business and Management and Economics; Politics, Philosophy and Economics 104-144
University of Bradford Economics; Finance and Economics 112
Durham University Economics with Management 152-168
University of Essex Economics with Data Science; International Economics; Psychology & Economics 128
Loughborough University Economics and Management; Finance and Management; Geography & Economics 104-160
RateMyPlacement
University of Reading International Relations and Economics; Food Business and Marketing 120-141
University of Sussex Finance and Technology; Marketing and Management 120-147
York St John University Economics 104
University of York Environment, Economics and Ecology 48-128
Economics at university
What is Econometrics?
You are learning about many economics models which help us to understand
and explain micro and macroeconomic phenomena, and make predictions
about future economic events. Here are just a few:
Price
Supply and demand Inflation
the phillips curve
S
P2
P1
Short-Run
Phillips
Curve
D1 D2
Q1 Q2 Quantity Unemployment
£12m £20m
Price
High
Time charged
by ‘Y’ £12m £6m
£6m £0m
Current
Low
account
deficit £20m £0m
These models take (one or more) economic variables and link it to another, to explain a
consistent relationship between them – but they don’t usually tell us about the magnitude of
that relationship.
Should we cut base rate? Should we subsidise electric cars?
How much will inflation grow? How many people will be incentivised
to buy them?
When will the growth rate increase? How much will air pollution change?
How fast will house prices rise and How and when will the auto
rental prices fall? manufacturing sector respond?
A typical pathway through an Economics degree Year 2: fewer compulsory modules and more options,
is likely to look something like this so you can develop areas that are particularly relevant
Year 1 The focus is on introduction to economic for your future career or further studies. Compulsory
theory and the maths and statistics that you will use modules are likely to be:
throughout your degree. Compulsory modules are likely • Intermediate micro and macroeconomics
to include: • Econometrics (this builds on the Year 1 modules in
• Introduction to Economic thinking mathematics and statistics)
• Introductory Micro and Macroeconomics Options might include Economics of Social Issues,
• Mathematics for Economics International Finance, International Trade, Labour
Economics, Game Theory and Behaviour, Economic
• Statistics for Economics Modelling and Data Science, The Modern State and
• Economic history (this is given as an option on some its Alternatives, International Conflict, History and
courses) Philosophy of Economics
Many universities also have a compulsory module with Year 3: in your final year at most universities, all modules
a title such as Core Competencies, Personal and Career are optional, and your choice of university might be
Development Plan, or Employability. These enhance your influenced by the range of options that are available.
academic and personal skills, and help you to focus on However some (such as the Universities of Cambridge,
choices for your future. Sussex, Cardiff and Aberystwyth) retain one or two core
Optional modules: in year 1 these might include The modules, with titles such as Applied Econometrics or
Economics of decision making, The Economics of Contemporary issues in Economics and Policy. At some
Sustainability, Foundations of Finance, International universities you will also be required to complete a
Relations: theory and practice, Politics in the modern dissertation, while at others this might be an option.
world, Communicating economics.
Interesting
modules on
economics
degrees
Every course includes an interesting range of
optional modules. This lists just a few of the more
unusual choices – and there are plenty more
available so please read each prospectus carefully!
University of St Andrews – BSc Biology and Economics, or MA Economics with Social Anthropology
Newcastle University – Economics of Regulation, Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
University of York – Bubbles, Panics and Crashes, Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets, Commodities Markets and
Derivative Securities, Health Economics, Game Theory
University of Sheffield – Education Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Race and Gender, The Economics of Innovation
University of East Anglia – Regional Economic Integration, Derivatives and Financial Risk Management, Competition in the
Digital Age, Business and Economics of Sport
University of Cambridge – The Modern State and its Alternatives, International Conflict, Order and Justice, The Economics of
Developing Countries, Global Capitalism
LSE – a huge range, including The Family Economy in History: 1260 to the present day, Gender, Space and Power, and The Ethics
of Data and AI
Royal Holloway – Economics of Warfare, Economics of Inequality, Web-Scraping and Internet-Based Data Collection, Data
Presentation and Visualisation
UCL – a wide range including Economics of Science, Gender and Ethnicity in the Economy, and Environmental Economics
University of Sussex – Data Coding & Visualisation, Economics of Crime, Economics of Education, Economics of Sports. You
can also customise your course with subjects through electives from other courses that complement your main subject.
University of Reading – a huge selection including Games and Economic Behaviour, Modern Britain – History and Politics,
Ancient Drama, Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Analysis
University of Oxford – degrees in PPE, Economics and Management and History and Economics include options such as
Environmental Economics and Climate Change or Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University of Exeter – Introduction to Data Science, Economics and Ethics, Law and Economics, Bitcoin, Money and Trust
University of Bristol – World in Crisis?, Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology, Gender, Race and Identity in
Economics
Swansea University – Economics of Contracts, Corporate Social Responsibility
Loughborough University – Social and Cultural Geography, Social Difference – Post-Colonial and Post-Socialist Societies,
Central Banking and Financial Crises
Ulster University – Regional Economics: UK Regions and Cities, Theory Policy and Forecasting, Behavioural Finance
University of Manchester – Investment Analysis, Financial Engineering
Lancaster University – China’s International Relations, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Economics and Climate
Change, Games and Strategic Behaviour, The Historian in the Digital Age, Health Economics, Sports Economics
University of Strathclyde – Natural Resource, Environment and Energy, Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People