Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
BSc in Economics
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 18,800 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* England, Scotland or Wales: £9,250 | Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland: £4,710 | EU Other and International: £18,800
Introduction
A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyse in-depth how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across the industry and also provide an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs.
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
Industry Links
Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes, scholarships and internships from leading companies, such as the Shaw Memorial Prize for best performing second-year student in BSc Economics and the KPMG Prize for the best graduate in the BSc Economics degree.
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Curriculum
Course Structure
Year 1
- The Economy (full year module)
- Communicating Economics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistical Methods
- Financial Institutions and Markets
Year 2
- Economic Growth
- Game Theory
- Microeconomics of Markets
- Industrial Organisation
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
Year 3
- Applied Econometrics
Students will be able to choose five additional modules from a range which may include:
- Labour Economics
- Economic History
- Public Economics
- Economics Dissertation
- Economics of Networks and Institutions
- International Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues
Rankings
Economics at Queen’s is ranked in the Top 20 in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)
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Career Opportunities
Those pursuing a career in Economics should enjoy working with numbers and dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information as they attempt to understand and provide solutions to problems. They should also be effective communicators and work well with people. Economists must be prepared to take on challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic business environment. Many of the skills that students will acquire during their studies at Queen’s will be of great value in a range of different career and life situations. Core transferable skills include the ability to learn independently, problem solves, understand and interpret very sophisticated economic and financial information, and work productively as part of a team.
The skillset of an Economics graduate is highly sought after by employers in the public and private sectors. In recent years, students have secured positions in economic analysis and appraisal with a range of government and other public sector organisations, specialist careers in banking and investment appraisal, as well as more generalist positions in economic consulting.
Employment after the Course
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Economic Consulting
- Accountancy
- Managers and Administrators in areas such as market research, advertising, sales and personnel
- Education, health or government departments
Employment Links
Graduate employers include PwC; EY; KPMG; Deloitte, BDO; Ulster Bank; Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BBC, and National Trust.