Economics

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Economics

This course is designed to prepare students for an undergraduate programme in Economics. It will cover a range of topics that will develop students' understanding and skills for a degree in Economics. The course material is taught from the A-Level syllabus, but is more tailored for a degree in Economics.
Subjects taught:	Duration:	1 academic year
Economics	Mode of study	Full-Time
Mathematics	Start dates:	September & January
Business Studies	Course Fees:	£12,000
Information Technology	Assessment:	60% Final Examination, 30% Coursework, 10% Homework & Attendance
English Language	Awarding Body:	Cambridge Seminars Tutorial College
Economics deals with analysing problems and policies relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Someone who is involved in this analysis is termed an Economist. The study of economics is excellent training for careers in administration, business, public service, research, teaching, or law. Economists are concerned with the way a society uses scarce resources such as land, labour, raw materials and machinery to provide goods and services. They may make studies of current problems such as inflation, business cycles and employment or unemployment. Depending on the topic under study, economists may devise methods and procedures for obtaining the data they need. For example, sampling techniques may be used to conduct a survey, and modelling techniques may be used to develop projections. Preparing reports is an essential part of an economist's job. Typical examples of positions for Economics students: Budget Analyst Credit Analyst Agricultural Economist Financial Analyst Securities Analyst Environmental Economist
Examples of recent University placement degrees that students have progressed to from this course
University of Liverpool: Econimics
University of Nottingham: Economics
University of Loughborough: Economics