BSc International Economics
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Full time
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Introduction
BSc International Economics
How do different countries around the world trade, and what systems do they use? How much of an influence do historical events have on the development of international policies? Our course gives you a solid grounding in economics, and has a focus on international areas such as world trade, world economy, international monetary relations and the flow of trade and assets between countries.
You develop your abilities in economics and gain confidence in applying them to international situations, as well as receiving expert training in quantitative research methods, through study of topics including:
- Models of international trade and the world trading system
- Foreign exchange markets
- The history of European overseas trading
- International financial organisations
- The impact of business decisions on products, prices, and social welfare
We are 4th in UK for research power in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The global economy affects everyone. Studying international economics gives you a greater understanding of the world around you; it teaches you how the global economy functions, how trade and assets flow between countries, and how monetary relations operate on an international scale. By studying our course, you graduate with a strong training in international economics.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Economics
- Career Skills in Economics
Year 2
- Macroeconomics (Intermediate)
- Microeconomics (Intermediate)
- International Financial Institutions and Policy
- International Trade Institutions and Policy
- Mathematical Methods in Economics
- Introduction to Econometric Methods
- Career Skills in Economics
Final Year
- The Economic Geography of Employment, Innovation and Trade
- International Money and Finance
- Project: Economics
- Final year Economics option
- Economics option
- Economics option (or outside option if not already taken in 2nd year)
- Career Skills in Economics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Many employers want economists with critical thinking skills who can tackle large data sets and practical problems. Our course helps you to become more employable and takes you closer to that dream job or postgraduate course when you graduate.
Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy.
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:
- Bank of England
- Deloitte
- Ernst and Young
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank of New York
- RBB Economic Consulting
- Government Economic Service
We also work with the University’s Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc International Economics: 3 years
BSc International Economics (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc International Economics (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Teaching is arranged to allow freedom in how you organise your learning experiences
- After receiving a general overview of a topic in your two-hour weekly lecture, you discuss and solve the issues it raises in a class with 15 to 20 fellow students
- Optional support classes