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BSc Economics

JH Economics.

Welcome to the University of Northampton.

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BSc Economics.

*Future study trips are dependent on Government and local travel guides related to Covid-19.

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BSc Economics.

Teaching style.

Learning and Teaching atWaterside.

Our Learning Hub, the heart of Waterside Campus

combines resources, staff and learning spaces that

would traditionally be separate.

You’ll study in small interactive group sessions,

enhanced by the latest developments in technology.

Waterside has been designed to give you a personalized

learning experience, excellent opportunities to develop

your academic experience and life skills.

4.* Valid for 2021/22 entry. For 2020/21 academic year, please refer to our website for the latest information: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/situation-updates/

Stage one.*

Core modules.

• The Economy (a module that combines both Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics in an innovative, real-world and practical way)

• Data and Mathematics in Economists• Introduction to Key Economic Thinkers• Ideas and Actors in International Development• Communication, Freedom and Democracy.

*Module information is quoted for 20/21 entry. Modules are subject to change for 21/22 entry.

The Economy/CORE module.

• First modern university in England to introduce it• It uses an app, which has all module content - no need to

spend your allowance on textbooks• Highly favoured by employers• Starts with real-world, practical problems/scenarios and utilises

theories and models to explain them• At the end of your first year, you will be able to explain every

article on the Financial Times.

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Stage two.

Core modules.

• Intermediate Macroeconomics• Intermediate Microeconomics• Research Methods for Economists• The History of Economic Thought• Career in Economics.

Optional modules.

• Development Economics• Game Theory• Learning Through Work (WBL)

*Module information is quoted for 20/21 entry. Modules are subject to change for 21/22 entry.

Facts about Career in Economics:

• Students meet economics practitioners and learn from them

• Students analyse job adverts, skills needed to excel on the job

• Students reflect on their skills-set and learn how to close identified gaps

• Study trips that relate to study and career in economics

• Learn about economics jobs, how to apply, important software.

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Year in industry.

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Stage three.*

Core modules.

• Economics Dissertation• Econometrics• Advanced Economics Theory• Applied Economics

*Module information is quoted for 20/21 entry. Modules are subject to change for 21/22 entry.

Optional modules.

• International Economics• International Money and Finance• The Political Economy of Development.

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Integrated Foundation Year.

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The Integrated Foundation Year at the University of Northampton is an opportunity for you to successfully study a four-year version of the three-year degree without the standard entry qualifications, whilst gaining critical study skills.

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Joint honours.

For 2020 entry can be taken with:

A B C D

Education Studies Business Accounting

Economics English Drama Entrepreneurship

History Law Education Studies Criminology

Popular Music Marketing** Events Management Human Geography*

Psychology Creative Film, Television and Digital Media

Production

Film and Screen Studies* Human Resource Management

International Tourism Management

Sport Studies*** Health Studies International Politics

Risk Management* Management Multimedia Journalism***

Sociology Applied Social Care

Digital Marketing**

*Risk Management, Film and Screen Studies and Human Geography are not available for September 2020 entry.

**Digital Marketing cannot be combined with Marketing.

***Sports Studies cannot be combined with Multimedia Journalism

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Business Development

Manager.

Business Manager.Financial Risk

Analyst.

Journalist.

Local Government Officer.

Policy Consultant.

Statistician.Banker. Economist.

Stockbroker.

Actuarial Analyst. Data Analyst. Investment Analyst.

Entrepreneur.

Civil Service Fast Streamer.

Management Consultant.

Policy Officer.

Data Scientist.

Country Analyst.

Diplomatic Service Officer.

Careers.

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Careers.

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Personal Tutor.

• You will be allocated a personal tutor at the start of the year

• They are there to help you with every aspect of university life

• They’ll be in touch at various point in the academic year

• You can arrange to meet them at any time

Money Matters.

• A range of scholarships and bursaries to support you

• Financial Guidance Team on hand to help you with any money queries from student loans to financial hardship, and budgeting to loans

Accommodation.

• Halls of Residence on campus, in the town centre and Scholar’s Green

• Private Sector Officer to give advice and guidance if you’re looking to go into private sector accommodation

Health.

• Doctor’s surgery on campus

• Counselling and Mental Health Team

• Additional Needs and Disability Support (ASSIST)

• Residential Life Team are there to support and advise students living in halls

Support.

We are here for you.

Thank you.Any questions?

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