Program Overview

Plymouth's BSc in Economics will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary economics alongside the ability to apply that knowledge to the analysis of a range of practical situations that support both future learning and employment. The degree emphasises the acquisition of key analytical and numerical skills, and the progressive development of your capacity for independent research and learning.The course starts with a foundation year, specifically designed to introduce and develop essential skills for success in Higher Education, including critical thinking and research skills, and the knowledge and understanding of key facets of business, accounting and economics.The second year will develop your interest in, and awareness of, topical economic issues, and will further build your knowledge and understanding of a range of principles and theories for their analysis. Alongside this, you will begin your study of the quantitative methods used by economists and further develop your study skills.The third year develops theories and empirical methods that are central to modern economic analysis. Core modules focus upon microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside a range of complementary elective choices (see university web pages for details).Individual project / dissertation work and advanced economics provides the core for your final year of study. This, and a choice of options (see university web pages for details), will allow you to focus your studies on areas that particularly interest you.The course includes an optional work placement year, which may be in a broad range of business and public sector organisations. This provides an extremely valuable opportunity to apply and deepen knowledge and to develop a range of skills that will be highly beneficial to both further studies and future careers.