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Course Overview

At LSBU we teach real economics, show you the factors which shape the current economic climate and discuss the theories which can explain recent trends. From questioning fundamental economic concepts by reviewing country or industry case studies to developing economic models to forecast what the future holds, we will make you apply economics from the first day you set foot onto our campus. We are going to take you on an exciting journey of exploring economic ideas, schools of thought and historic events which have to lead the world economy to where it is today. From sustainability to cryptocurrencies, the BSc Economics introduces you to the vast range of topics that drive the economy. And then we give you a glimpse of the future, leaving it up to you to make your own critical judgement of what is yet to come.

Our curriculum is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries.

This module introduces you to a range of economic and financial topics and shows how these can be applied to understand the world around us. The module develops your understanding of the external environment businesses face, and aspects of finance relevant to the business context.

Type of role you can expect

Typical career paths include economic research bodies, economic consultancy practices (including the consulting segments of some of the large chartered accountancy/financial services firms), broader management and strategic consultancies, the Government Economic Service (GES), commercial banks, investment banks, private equity and other specialist investment services, the International Monetary Fund (and other international bodies), NGOs, local authorities and Learning and Skills Council offices.

The majority of employers have a small number of staff devoted to economic consultancy work, or alternatively are relatively small organisations focused purely on economic consultancy.

Typical job titles are Senior Economist, Economics Analyst, Economic Advisor, Financial Manager, Investment Manager.

Upon successful completion students are eligible to apply for our MSc International Economics and Strategy or our MSc International Finance.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

The normal qualifications required for entry to Level 4 are GCSE passes at Grade C or above in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent), plus one of the following:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points (subject to annual review)
  • A Level BCC
  • BTEC National Diploma - DMM (subject to annual review)
  • Relevant recognised Access Courses with Pass +24 Merits
  • Any other Level 3 qualification which is of equivalent standard

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

All awards for APL will be in line with the University’s policy and current academic regulations.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit allows credit awarded by another HE Institution to contribute to the credit required for a London South Bank award. Credit may also be transferred from a previous experience of learning at LSBU.

Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Consideration of any request for transfer credit will only be confirmed against a transcript of credit or award certification and particular attention will be paid to grades achieved and a number of attempts at the assessments.

Applicants for whom English is a foreign language should either hold a recognised qualification in English e.g. British Council IELTS (minimum 6.0) or the TOEFL equivalent. LSBU also accepts other equivalent English language certifications.

Fees

The fee shown is for entry 2021/22

  • UK fee: £9250
  • International fee: £14900

Total course fee:

  • UK fee:  £27750
  • International fee: £44700

This information was accurate on : 05/05/2021
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