BA (Hons) Education Studies and Economics at University of Derby

Apply economic theory to real-life scenarios to gain a solid understanding of how economic theory can be applied to a multi-disciplinary social science approach to current educational curricula, policy and trends. You’ll examine education through the lens of history, sociology, philosophy and psychology, exploring whether ‘traditional’ and ‘progressive’ approaches to education, often seen as opposing philosophies, can complement and enhance each other.

Department: Joint Honours  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introductory Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data, Another Brick in the Wall: An Introduction to the Sociology of Education, Teaching, Thinking and Reasoning. Year two core modules: Data Analysis, Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics.

Career pathways

Economics graduates with an understanding of business and leadership are in great demand across the public, private and voluntary sectors worldwide. As well as roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

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