About This Course
This degree will give you an understanding of modern economies. You will gain insights into the ways that firms compete, the behaviours of individuals as consumers and workers, and how governments attempt to manage and regulate these processes. You will learn how these factors shape society by influencing economic growth, inequality, sustainability and the response to natural and man-made crises. You will build skills in modelling, data and analytical thinking – all will be of great value for your future life and career.
This degree will furnish you will the skills and knowledge to become a professional economist, but will also appeal to those who are interested in economics from other perspectives. You will develop a clear understanding of how modern economies function and will appreciate the implications for government, organisations and individuals. You will be part of a thriving community of students in the Business School, with opportunities for work experience and extra-curricular activities that support personal development. The School has a number of active societies and gives all students the chance to take part in national business competitions.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Economics: UK Top 10 for Student Experience (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
- You will be taught by research active staff, with interests in a wide variety of economic topics, including labour markets, political economy, quantitative economics, migration and public finance.
- You can combine your study of economics with options from within the Business School (such as management, banking or accountancy) or elsewhere in the University (such as language study).
Course Content
The degree offers a mix of modules, some of which span several degree subjects, while others are more specialised. So you will meet students from across the School, while getting to know those on your degree very well. Most economics modules will involve a mix of lectures, with online supporting materials, workshops and classes. Others involve the use of specialised software to further develop further your numerical and analytical skills. Assessments will include course-work and examinations. You can expect to do some group work- this is a key aspect of preparing you for your working lives.
This degree will develop a strong theoretical core, alongside professional skills and the application to applied cases and examples.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
This degree will furnish you with the skills and knowledge for a career as a professional economist. Roles exist across the private sector, with openings in manufacturing, construction, banking, technology and retail, while the analytical content of the degree offers opportunities in research and management consultancy. There is a great deal of demand for economics graduates from the public sector, including all government departments and the Bank of England. The skills developed around decision-making and analytical thinking, open up broader opportunities, many CEOs and senior directors of multinational companies, have an economics background. If you choose to take a work placement as part of your degree programme, there are openings with local and national employers.
EXPLORE MORE IN ECONOMICS
Studying Economics as a subject will give you an understanding of the world and its inner workings. You will learn everything from what determines the price of goods and services to why the average standards of living vary so widely within and between countries.
International Experience Year
This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study for 1 additional year.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to study with specialists, see a different way of life and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be additional language support available for you.
There are a wide variety of destinations to choose from and when you graduate you will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title.
You can find out more about the International Experience Year programme on the Student Exchanges section of our website.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
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