Economics with a Year in Business

Elevate your understanding of the world with our dynamic Economics course. At Royal Holloway, we offer more than just a degree; we provide a transformative educational experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of global economies.

Dive deep into economic theories, financial markets, and policy analysis. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures you gain a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, empowering you to decipher the forces shaping societies and markets.

Whether you aspire to work in finance, public policy, or international development, our Economics course opens doors to a myriad of opportunities. Join us and embark on a journey where your passion for understanding economies transforms into a powerful career.

Working with leading researchers, you will learn to dissect economic trends, conduct robust data analysis, and make informed decisions that drive success for businesses, governments, and non-profit organisations. You will be trained to use market-leading software, including python and R, and be offered the opportunity to work toward certifications in each. Students benefit from our newly created data lab facilities.

Learn from accomplished faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but also dedicated mentors invested in your academic and professional success.

This course is accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and on completion you'll be able to apply for 4 exemptions.

• Learn the most recent in-demand quantitative skills.

• Understand how decisions are how policy shapes our world.

• Develop analytical skills to prepare you for your chosen career.

• Opportunity to undertake a placement Year in Business.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Principles of Economics

• Data Skills for Economists

• Applied Economics and Policy

• Mathematics for Economics

• Employability 1

• Academic Integrity

Year 2

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Econometrics 1

• Econometrics 2

• Employability 2

Year 3

• Year in Business

Year 4

• Employability 3

Optional Modules

Below is a taster of some of the exciting optional modules that students on the course could choose from during this academic year. Please be aware these do change over time, and optional modules may be withdrawn or new ones added.

Year 1

• All modules are core

Year 2

• Financial Markets and Institutions

• Industrial Growth and Competition

• Introduction to Economic Growth

• Game Theory and Behaviour

• Introduction to Data Science

• Economic Modelling and Data Science

Year 4

• Labour Economics

• Economics of Warfare 1

• Financial Economics 1

• Economics of Inequality

• Economics of Banking

• Political Economy

• Economics of Development

• International Trade

• Web-Scraping and Internet-Based Data Collection

• Data Presentation and Visualisation

• Time Series for Macroeconomics with Data Science

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/economics/economics-with-a-year-in-business/

Teaching is mostly by means of lectures and seminars, the latter providing a forum for students to work through problem sets and applications in a smaller and more interactive setting. Outside of scheduled teaching sessions, students work independently, or collaboratively, researching, reading and preparing for seminars.

Assessment is usually carried out by end of year examinations as well as class tests and assignments. Final year students can choose to complete an extended essay, which offers students the chance to conduct an original piece of research.