BSc (Hons) in Economics

*Subject to revalidation

• Gain highly-valued, transferable skills that can lead to well-paid jobs in a broad array of industries
• Develop some of the most in-demand skills in the global and digital economies such as quantitative and data-analysis proficiency
• Undertake research in emerging areas of economics such as ecological economics, feminist economics and digital capture of economic trends
• Study finance and management accounting as well as having the opportunity to follow a specific Economics and Finance Pathway
• No previous study of economics is required — all are encouraged to apply
• Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Economists are indispensable to businesses and the world at large for their ability to analyse complex data and explain it in easy-to-understand terms. As a social science, economics helps us to answer critical questions about banking systems, financial crises, taxes, policy, investment and growth.

It’s an intellectually challenging discipline that shows you how to apply maths and statistical data to solve increasingly complex financial problems. A full set of wider transferable skills make economics graduates some of the most highly sought-after across a range of sectors.

The modern business world increasingly requires an ability to understand the driving principles of economics and financial operations. This BSc degree provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, understanding, technical skills and confidence to operate successfully in an international and globalised work environment.

Practical application of economic principles and theory are at the heart of the course, recognising the impact of sustainable growth, Government policy and global inequality.

You will focus on three core areas – macroeconomics, microeconomics and applied economics - as well as study in management accounting, financial management, investments and risk management.

Real-world and practical applications of economic theory are at the heart of our career-focused degree programme. You develop quantitative and data analysis proficiency, honing your problem-solving skills

In Year 1 , you receive an introduction to micro- and macroeconomics, finance, management accounting and advanced mathematical skills.

Year 2 focuses on advanced modules in these subjects but also optional courses in economic theory and international trade.

In Year 3 , you explore public and alternative economics and choose from optional modules such as business ethics, managing change, strategy and more.

No previous study of economics is required or assumed and all are encouraged to apply.

Employers value economists’ technical expertise as well as their numeracy, critical thinking, analysis and communication and teamwork skills. As a result, they tend to be well remunerated. Our graduates are in high demand in a wide variety of financial and non-financial sectors such as banking, insurance, financial services and accounting, but also in law, management and marketing.

Accreditation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will offer graduates of this programme exemptions from some professional examinations.

*This course is subject to revalidation. 'Revalidation' is the process by which the University refreshes its existing provision. Revalidation assesses the quality and standards of the programme to ensure it continues to provide a distinct, high-quality academic experience for students, enabling them to acquire the necessary academic knowledge, understanding, and general and subject-specific skills required to pursue a graduate-level career.

The University of Winchester empowers students to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world. Set in Winchester, a beautiful, quintessential English city with a rich heritage and vibrant contemporary culture, the university’s friendly and compact campuses give students the benefit of city and campus living. We are well situated with excellent transport links allowing you to reach London or the coast in an hour, and Southampton Airport is just a 10-minute train journey away.

The university offers a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are taught across our five faculties:

• Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies: A modern, forward-thinking faculty offering a range of disciples including Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Computer Science and Marketing.
• Faculty of Education and the Arts: Has a long and established history of providing high-quality degrees, and is home to the Institute of Education, Department of Education and Childhood Studies, Department of Performing Arts, and School of Media and Film.
• Faculty of Health and Wellbeing: Outstanding degrees that are committed to progressing health and well-being for all life. The faculty includes Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Animal Welfare and Sports degrees.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Passionate about what makes us human, we offer research-led teaching and outstanding support in Anthropology; Archaeology; History; Psychology; Social Sciences including Politics and Geography; Philosophy; English and Creative Writing.
• Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice: Bringing together the department of Law and the department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics, the faculty uses an interdisciplinary approach to offer a dynamic range of degrees that offer the use of specialist facilities.