Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance
Online United Kingdom
Certificate
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 7,272 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year
Key Summary
By studying this Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance, you'll appreciate how economic theory helps understand real-world important issues in areas such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and innovation. You’ll discover how economics and the economies have evolved. This will give you a building block towards acquiring a critical perspective on economics and economic choices for our daily lives. As you’re learning about income, expenditure, savings and investments, you'll gain practical tools and ideas on how to manage your own money effectively.
Key features
- Understand how economic theory relates to a variety of real-world topics in society.
- Introduces statistical methods and how to apply them to actual economic problems.
- Develop introductory skills in analytical thought, numeracy and data analysis that are valued by employers.
- Learn practical skills that enable you to manage your money better.
A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) Economics.
Accessibility
Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:
- Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
- Online tutorials
- Group-work
- Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
- Finding external/third-party material online
- Accessing online catalogues and databases
- Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
- Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
- Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
How long it takes
- Part-time study – 2 years
- Full-time study – 1 year
- Time limit – 7 years
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this certificate, you will have knowledge and understanding of:
- Selected key concepts, ideas, methods and theories from the discipline of Economics from a pluralist perspective
- A range of contemporary debates in economics, particularly as they apply to our understanding of the contemporary social world
- An appreciation of how economic concepts, ideas, methods and theories are applied to analyse economic issues and the financial decisions of households.
- Selected ideas and techniques of statistical data analysis and statistical modelling applied to a variety of topics with specific emphasis on economic data and issues
Cognitive skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to:
- Appropriately use selected economic concepts, theories and evidence to construct economic arguments
- Compare different theoretical approaches that attempt to highlight and explain different aspects of the economy and society
- Understand and manipulate information presented through primary and secondary sources
- Appreciate how diagrammatic, mathematical, statistical and verbal analysis is applied to investigate economic issues
Practical and/or professional skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to:
- Appraise, monitor and reflect constructively on your own personal progress, use skills to improve your own learning and performance, including learning from feedback, and identify your own strengths, weaknesses
- Plan workload and meet deadlines over an extended period under increasing levels of pressure
- Engage in collaborative activity with others.
Key skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Use and communicate selected economic ideas clearly and coherently
- Select, interpret and synthesise data from a range of sources, including qualitative and quantitative data
- Interpret economic and statistical data presented in tabular, chart and graphic form
- Use ICT applications, such as software for statistical analysis, websites, and interactive and multimedia applications.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You'll study all of the following:
- You and your money (DB125)
- Economics in context (DD126)
- Discovering mathematics (MU123)
- Introducing statistics (M140)
Assessment
Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.
Computer-Marked Assignments
- Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.
Tutor-Marked Assignments
- You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
- They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
- Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.
End-of-Module Assessments
- The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
- Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.
Exams
- Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
- You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
- Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
- If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.
Skills for career development
This certificate will equip you with introductory knowledge and skills in economics, statistics and personal finance that are useful for a range of jobs. You will learn how to construct economic arguments using concepts, theories, models and evidence; how to think analytically; and how to work collaboratively. These transferable skills are in demand in the workplace, and are relevant to a great variety of situations – whether you’re already working, volunteering or changing career.
Career relevance
Holders of a qualification in economics can successfully apply their knowledge and skills in various jobs in government, business, accountancy, banking, economics, data analysis, insurance, management and administration, consultancy, the voluntary sector and teaching.
- Management Consultant
- Banker
- Data Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Manager
- Accountant
- Teacher
With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.
You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.
For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.
Each module you study will have a module website with
- A week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
- Course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
- Module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
- Details of each assignment and their due dates
- A tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
- Online versions of some printed module materials and resources.