Economics | Oxford Brookes University

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Course summary

Join our Economics course and you’ll build the practical skills and key knowledge that will enable you to thrive in real world scenarios. You'll explore current events and key issues like the climate crises and other global challenges. From financial markets and sustainability to innovative entrepreneurship, you’ll learn to critique current events and challenge theoretical models and their predictive power.

You'll forge connections with a diverse network of local and global organisations and economic visionaries. Our partnerships include BMW Mini, local councils, heritage attractions like Blenheim Palace, and retail stores. During your optional placement year, you'll see how your knowledge translates across these varied contexts.

As you progress through your degree, you’ll have a variety of experiences that will help shape you into a graduate who is connected and engaged with society. You’ll also build your resilience so you can easily adapt in an age of fast paced change. You’ll graduate with a clear idea of how to stand out in a fast evolving employment market.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: L100
Institution code:: O66

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Data from:
This course and 2 other economics courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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