BA Economics

Comments about BA Economics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  grounding in modern economic theory, incorporating the issues underlying current debates on economic policy and the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists. You will learn a way of thinking that can be applied to challenges in many areas of contemporary concern.
• Practical experience
  Opportunities to study abroad for a period of your course are available through the Socrates-Erasmus and Study Abroad programmes.
• Entry requirements
  -GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB -BTEC: 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -Scottish Highers - Two Scottish Advanced Highers plus two Highers BB+BB -Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB -International Baccalaureate - 32 points -Core Requirements - Grade B in GCSE Maths or equivalent. Economics not essential. Three A Levels preferred to two A Levels plus two AS Levels. Maximum of one single award VCE A Level accepted.
• Academic title
  BA Economics
• Course description
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  Module/Unit    
  
  -Economic Analysis and Policy 1    
  -Economic Analysis and Policy 2    
  -Statistical Methods for Economics    
  -Mathematical Methods for Economics 1    
  -Mathematical Methods for Economics 2    
  
  
  Typical Second Year Modules
  Module/Unit    
  
  -Macroeconomic Principles    
  -Microecnomic Principles    
  -Applied Economics    
  -Econometrics
  -Economics of the European Union    
  -Further Mathematical Methods for Economics    
  -Labour Economics    
  -The Economics of Education
  -The Economics of Well Being
  
  
  Typical Third Year Modules
  Module/Unit
  
  -Advanced Economic Analysis    
  -Development Economics    
  -Environmental and Resource Economics    
  -Health Economics    
  -Industrial Organisation    
  -International Trade
  -Labour Economics    
  -Mathematical Economics    
  -Modern Finance    
  -Public Sector Economics    
  -The International Economy
  
  
  Also Available
  -  BSc Economics

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