Business & Law Faculty
Economics BSc (Hons)
Overview
Economics is key to understanding some of the critical questions facing our world. On this course, you will explore these questions and examine the principles and theories that can help answer them. Led by a team of highly skilled academics, you will develop a thorough understanding of Economics in the modern day. Data analysis is at the heart of this course, allowing you to understand and evaluate economic ideas and policies and their effects on the wider world. Employability is at the heart of the course, and you will build transferable skills applicable to a variety of careers, including knowledge of digital software and applications, as well as core skills in writing, presenting and teamwork. Your learning will be complemented with hands-on experience in our new, state-of-the-art Trading Room. You will have the opportunity to use industry-standard software, including Bloomberg and Eikon, which is used by leading finance professionals across the world, and develop key practical skills, readying yourself for an exciting career in the world of Economics.
Reasons to choose
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Learn from passionate academics with a wealth of professional experience to draw on to enhance your learning. Our Economics team have enjoyed careers in research, real estate, consultancy, banking and public engagement.
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Enhance your CV and gain valuable connections on a work placement.
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Enjoy an unforgettable experience with DMU Global as part of your studies.
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Engage in significant research projects. Guided by leading academics, you will develop innovative solutions to economic problems.
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Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Year one
- Block 1: Applied Microeconomics
- Block 2: Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance
- Block 3: Applied Macroeconomics
- Block 4: Data Management and Visualisation
Year two
- Block 1: Microeconomics and Game Theory
- Block 2: Econometrics and Data Analytics
- Block 3: Global Financial Markets and Institutions
- Block 4: Contemporary Macroeconomics: Policy and Practice
Year three
- Block 1 - choose one from the below:
- Advanced Microeconomics: Theory and Application
- Advanced Macroeconomics: Theory and Application
- Block 2 - choose one from the below:
- Industrial Economics
- Behavioural Economics and Finance
- Block 3 - choose one from the below:
- Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence
- Global Trade and Development Economics
- Block 4: Applied Economics Dissertation
Note: All modules are subject to change in order to keep content current.
You can qualify for exemptions and potentially gain a professional qualification at an accelerated rate from the following bodies:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- The Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA)
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)
- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
- The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
- The Association of International Accountants (AIA)
The professional accounting bodies award exemptions in line with a student’s prior learning to provide the quickest possible route to qualification. A student with exemptions gains from an employability perspective. Such students are a good option to a prospective employer as the employer will not have to cover the costs of the professional examinations or provide study leave, which may disrupt the work schedule.
The number of exemptions awarded will be dependent on the programme and modules selected.
Students in the final year of secondary education institutions;
Students in the final year of technical, vocational, post-secondary and higher education institutions;
Graduates from secondary, post-secondary or higher education institutions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As part of the selection process the Admissions team will consider the following
Your Qualifications + English Language ability + Personal Statement
1. Qualifications
Kazakhstan Qualifications
- Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education
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UK Qualifications
- 5 GCSE/IGCSE’s at A*- E, or two GCE A levels (grades A- E), or three GCE AS levels (grades A-E)
OR
- International Baccalaureate
- International Baccalaureate IB – a minimum of 20 points
- International Baccalaureate IB – Middle Years Programme – 28 points with a minimum grade of 3 in each component
2. English Language
We care about your success.
Having a good foundation in English that you will further develop and enhance during your studies with us will give you the confidence and skills that will set you up for success.
The standard entry requirement is IELTS 5.0 (no component below 5.0) and TOEFL iBT 35 out of 120 with each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) to be not less than 9.
3. Personal Statement
As part of the selection process we will ask you to submit a short statement in English to describe your ambitions, skills, and experience. Your personal statement supports your application to study at the university. It’s a chance for you to say why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field. It is an opportunity for you to write about YOU!
4. Letter of Recommendation from your last education institution
You will need to provide a reference letter from your previous school or college’s teacher, counsellor, or principal.
Undergraduate
For September 2024/25 entry, our tuition fees for full-time undergraduate local and international students are 12,500$.
We will be offering a large number of discounts and scholarships as part of our offering.
Our Admissions team are here to provide you with advice on all aspects of money matters, including tuition fees, financial help and on funding your studies.
