BSc (Hons) Economics at York St John University

Look ahead to the future of the economics industry and develop your ability to succeed in an ever changing economy. This course will prepare you for paths, including finance, by developing your understanding of the world of economics. You will develop numerical skills as well as an ability to analyse and problem solve. The knowledge you will gain of global business, organisations and financial issues will open up a range of career options.

Faculty: York Business School  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Principles of Applied Economics; Responsible Business; Equality and Sustainability of Economic Development; Economic Policy and Practice; Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics; Financial Concepts and Planning; Econometrics Modelling; Applied Intermediate Economics. Optional modules include International Finance; Corporate Finance; The Business Lab - Real-World Consulting in Action; Rethinking Globalisation; Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability.

Career pathways

This course will give you the skills to succeed in many different careers relating to economics. These include skills in researching, constructing arguments, communication, teamwork and decision making. Example roles include Finance (Hiscox); Data analyst (Synergy); Assistant Manager (Enterprise); BPA Pricing (Aviva).

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