BA (Hons) Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

What makes some countries richer than others? How should society fund social care? Why are footballers paid so much?

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Economics | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Macroeconomics, Foundations of Microeconomics, Global Challenges in World Politics, Political Theory in a Troubled World, Professional Development for Economics, Quantitative Methods for Economics. Year 2 core modules: Foundations of Econometrics with Professional Development, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics. Year 3 core modules: Placement Year. Year 4 core modules: Current Issues in Economics.

Career pathways

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics (Industry) provides graduates with a solid foundation in economic theory, data analysis, and critical thinking. This versatile degree enables them to pursue careers across various fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 27,100 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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