BSc Economics - University of Birmingham · BSc (Hons) Economics 6. o. BSc Economics with Language 8. o. BSc Mathematical Economics . and Statistics 10. o. Economics Joint Honours

People at the heart of business and business at the heart of society

BSc EconomicsProgrammes

Contents

Welcome to the Birmingham Business School 3

Why choose the Business School? 4

Globally respected teaching and research 5

oBSc (Hons) Economics 6o BSc Economics with Language 8oBSc Mathematical Economics

and Statistics 10oEconomics Joint Honours programmes 12o Professional Development Module 15

BSc entry criteria and how to apply 16

Our alumni 17

Study and career support 18

Taking your career further 19

Fees and living costs 20

Planning your life in Birmingham 21

Birmingham… a great place to live and learn 22

3BSc Economics Programmes

Welcome to Birmingham Business School

We are a dynamic, internationally focused school offering programmes across the full range of business disciplines. Our academic staff are renowned for their world-class research and excellence in teaching, which serve to enrich our students’ knowledge and understanding. We pride ourselves on students graduating with a range of skills that give them a competitive edge in the employment market.

Our mission at Birmingham Business School is to put people at the heart of business. This means we are a research-led, multi-disciplinary, international business school developing a new generation of global business leaders and entrepreneurs.

We are committed to making a difference at all levels. We enable our graduates to add value throughout their careers, we provide superior business intelligence to our partners, and we focus our research on the key challenges that face our economy and our society.

Birmingham Business School is consistently found in global ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The triple-crown accreditation confirms our position within an elite group of global business schools.

We have an enviable Advisory Board that we work closely with, an excellent level of engagement with regional and international businesses and strong links with policy makers involved with economic growth and business. We have designed the Birmingham MBA

to offer a suite of high-quality and uniquely modified specialist programmes, delivered in a variety of flexible formats to match students’ lifestyle and preferred methods of study.

Birmingham Business School is already globally renowned for the quality of our research and teaching. With students representing over 60 countries currently studying at our main campus, our courses being taught in a range of international business schools, and an international faculty and global alumni community of around 23,000 graduates, we have a global footprint that ensures worldwide impact.

We were initially founded to improve the way businesses were managed and our partnerships with global companies, organisations and people ensures we are carrying on that proud tradition of borderless and boundary-free innovation. Our dedication to providing our students with a rich educational experience within our Business School has led to increased investment in our career services and corporate relations programme. This will further enhance the already excellent career prospects of our

graduates, with additional opportunities for project work and internships with leading global businesses.

We know that innovation and globalisation will continue to reshape global business in the future. To this end, our goal is to provide an education that will inspire and equip our graduates to navigate the ever-changing and evolving landscape of global business.

I look forward to welcoming you to our Business School.

Professor Simon Collinson Dean, Birmingham Business School

4 BSc Economics Programmes

Why choose the Business School? The ideal place to begin your career journey ReputationOne of the original ‘red-brick’ universities, we’ve been teaching business for over 100 years.

Industry linksSome of the country’s and world’s leading organisations have input into the design of our courses, run workshops for our students and employ our graduates.

Career prospectsOur graduates stand out in a competitive employment market and go onto diverse and rewarding careers all over the world.

Learn from the bestMany of our staff are internationally renowned in their fields and our leading research contributes to academic debates worldwide.

Study alongside the bestOur entry requirements ensure that our students are of a high calibre and this is recognised by the business community who are keen to employ our graduates.

An international communityWith students from over 60 countries and numerous international links, you’ll be able to make friends and study with counterparts from many nationalities.

Ideally situatedThe UK’s second largest city is just 90 minutes by train from London as well as being home to Europe’s largest city retail development and host to world-class events for industry, the arts and sports.

FacilitiesOur original 1908 building is combined with a state-of-the-art teaching and learning complex, while the University itself is set in 250 acres of parkland with amazing facilities.


Globally respected teaching and research

To make studying with us as rewarding as possible, we are continually enhancing our courses, providing students with opportunities to access our research, and innovative ways to learn and develop work and life skills.

Find out more about our current research at www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/index.aspx

The Economics Department is a relatively large one with around fifty full-time academic staff who are internationally recognised for their research across in all areas in this field. We are also consistently praised for the quality of our teaching and achieved the top band of scores awarded by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

Exclusive to the University of Birmingham... CapgeminiGlobal consultancy firm and top-flight recruiter based on 40 countries around the world, Capgemini works exclusively with Birmingham Business School every year to create and deliver a second-to-none consultancy training experience that you won’t find at any other UK university.

All our 1st and 2nd year undergraduates have the opportunity to apply to take part in the unique Capgemini Community Challenge in your first or second year. This takes place over one week at Capgemini’s world-renowned client-solutions facilities, with students carrying out tangible solutions-based consultancy projects for actual third-sector clients.Participation will enhance your CV, professional development and work experience. It’s also an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the charitable organisation you’re assigned to helpTake a look at our Challenge webcast at: youtu.be/-s5neeaVlzg

Explore the power and limitations of market forces

BSc (Hons) Economics

Your programme of studyo In each of your first two years of study you

will focus on core theory, applied economics and quantitative techniques. This provides you with the key skills needed to be an economist. In your final year you will have the opportunity to specialise in areas that reflect the research interests of the academic staff of the department.

o In every year you will need to take modules worth 120 credits, some compulsory and some options. You will take 60 credits in your first semester starting in the autumn term and 60 in the second semester starting in the spring term.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? Economics is the study of problems that arise because resources are scarce. If there weren’t any scarce resources we would all be able to have as much of everything that we desired. Unfortunately we do not live in such a world and hence questions about resource allocation become paramount to understanding the way we live and how societies are organised.

As you progress through this programme you’ll begin to understand why prices go up and down, the reason for economic growth and how it’s related to individual well-being, why trading between economies can make everyone better off, and why policy-makers need to intervene to make sure that markets do not give undesirable solutions, such as polluting the environment or giving producers the opportunity to exploit market power.

This programme is an exciting chance to explore some of the increasingly prominent economics issues affecting 21st century political and current affairs. Economics is an intellectually challenging discipline that builds important skills and techniques in using maths and applying statistical data, as well as wider transferable skills, all of which will make you a highly sought-after graduate with a significant advantage in the employment market.

‘The fact that the Economics Department is in the Business School means that the modules are more geared towards the real business world compared to other universities.’

Daniel Seligman First Year, BSc Economics

For entry requirements and how to apply, please turn to page 16.



Programme structure

First year modulesThe structure of the first year is given below.(credits are shown in brackets)

First Semester1. Principles of Economics (10)

2. Introduction to Mathematics for Economics or Advanced Mathematics for Economics*

(10)

3. Applied Economics and Statistics (10)

4. Sustainable Development (10)

5. Widening Horizons Module** (10)

6. Option (10)

Second Semester1. Principles of Economics (10)


(10)


4. European Economic Issues (10)

5. Widening Horizons Module** (10)

6. Option (10)

* Choice depends on whether the student has a good

grade at A Level Mathematics, in which case the student

follows the Advanced Mathematics for Economics, otherwise

the student will follow the Introduction to Mathematics for

Economics module.

** This is a module allowing students to explore a

different discipline and widen their knowledge beyond

their main discipline.

First year optional modulesStudents can choose modules from the following options (ensuring that a total of 60 credits are followed in each semester). Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

The British Economy since 1850 (20)

Financial Markets and Institutions (10)

Mathematical Modelling for Economics (10)

Second year modulesThe second year includes compulsory modules in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. The structure of the second year is given below.

First Semester1. Microeconomics (10)

2. Macroeconomics (10)

3. Econometrics (10)

4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Second Semester1. Microeconomics (10)



4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Second year optional modulesStudents should then choose modules from the following options (ensuring that a total of 60 credits are followed in each semester). Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

Development Economics (20)

Environmental Economics (20)

Public Economics (10)

Optimization for Economics (10)

Econometric Methods (10)

Decision Theory and Games (10)

Economics of Corporate Finance (10)

Regulatory Framework of Banking (10)

Microfoundations of Macroeconomics (10)

Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy

(20)

Mathematical Statistics for Economics (10)

China and the World Economy (10)

Third year modulesThe structure of the third year is given below. In their final year, students are required to submit an extended essay which is handed in at the end of the Spring Term.

First Semester1. Topics in Economic Theory

and Practice(10)

2. Extended Essay (10)

3. Option (10)

4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Second Semester1. Topics in Economic Theory and

Practice(10)

2. Extended Essay (10)

3. Option (10)

4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Third year optional modulesPlease note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

History of Economic Thought (20)

Theory of Industrial Organisation (10)

International Trade Theory (10)

Economics of the European Union (20)

Monetary Policy (10)

Economics of Uncertainty and Information

(10)

Advanced Econometric Theory (10)

International Trade Policy (10)

International and European Monetary Issues

(10)

Economics of Banking (10)

Open Economy Macroeconomics (10)

General Equilibrium and Welfare (10)

Game Theory (10)

Economics of Financial Markets (10)

Applied Econometrics (10)

Labour Economics (20)

Political Economy and Economic Policy (10)

Health Economics (10)

Behavioural and Experimental Economics

(10)

The Russian Economy: from Plan to Market

(20)

Professional Development*** (20)

*** Students can choose to take this module which is based

on a placement during the summer vacation between the

penultimate and final year or during the final year. For more

information, see page 15.

The modules listed on our website and in our literature may

occasionally be subject to change. For example, as you will

appreciate, key members of staff may leave the University and

this might necessitate a review of the modules that are offered.

Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as

soon as we can and help you make other choices.


Make your mark on the international markets

BSc Economics with Language

Your programme of studyo As for the Economics programme, in each

of your first two years of study you will focus on core theory, applied economics and quantitative techniques, building the key skills needed to be an economist.

o Your third year is spent abroad at one of our partner universities depending on the language you have chosen. Your year abroad is conditional upon you achieving the requisite grades and number of credits in your first and second year.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? To study Economics you need to understand how economists think about problems, and that means studying theoretical models. But we also understand the importance of applying those theories to the problems that economists face, so this programme (and all other Economics-based programmes) also emphasises applied Economics, aiming to help you develop skills in statistics that you can use to analyse economic data and forecast what may happen in the future.

The knowledge of the economist and the skill of the linguist make a powerful combination in the modern world. With increasingly globalised and interdependent commercial markets, Economics graduates that can apply their skills and understanding overseas have never been more sought after, opening up exciting new horizons for a successful international career.

oIn your final year you will have the opportunity to specialise in areas that reflect the research interests of the academic staff of the department.

oIn every year you will need to take modules worth 120 credits, some compulsory and some options. You will take 60 credits in your first semester starting in the autumn term and 60 in the second semester starting in the spring term.


Programme structure




(10)


4. Sustainable Development** (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Language (10)



(10)


4. European Economic Issues** (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Language (10)

* Choice depends on whether the student has a good

grade at A Level Mathematics, in which case the student

follows the Advanced Mathematics for Economics, otherwise

the student will follow the Introduction to Mathematics for

Economics module.

** For students taking language ab initio, these modules can be

replaced with an additional 20 credits from language modules.

First year optional modulesStudent can choose modules from the following options (ensuring that a total of 60 credits are followed in each semester). Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

The British Economy since 1850 (20)

Financial Markets and Institutions (10)

Mathematical Modelling for Economics (10)

Second year modulesThe structure of the second year is given below.




4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Language (10)




4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Language (10)

The options available to students in the second year are as given on page 7 for the BSc Economics degree programme.

Third year modulesThe third year is spent abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or Japan depending on which language is being studies and following modules of your choice which have been approved by the Erasmus/Exchange Tutor for Economics.

Fourth year modulesThe final year modules will, in addition to the language being studied, in the first and second semester, be the same as given for the BSc Economics degree programme on page 7.







To find out more about the sort of careers our graduates go onto, turn to page 19.


Could you predict the economic conditions to come?

BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics

Your programme of studyo In your first two years you will undertake

courses in mathematics and statistics/ econometrics, giving you the foundation to study advanced topics in economic theory and practice, and read more widely in economics and other social sciences.

o The programme’s compulsory courses are designed to provide you with a firm grounding in the main principles and techniques, leaving you free to build on these in accordance with your interests via a wide range of optional modules.

oThe main elements of the programme are modules in mathematical modelling of economic problems and econometrics.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This programme emphasises developments in modern economic and social theory and takes account of the growth of mathematical and statistical tools in the analysis of economic and social problems.

Many economic concepts are quantifiable. So it’s natural to construct models in terms of well-defined relationships between such variables, and to analyse the properties of these models by mathematical and statistical methods. Such analysis can throw much light on the realism of a model, but the adequacy of a model in describing phenomena can be tested more precisely by the explicit statistical measurement (with observed data) of the relationships implied by the model.

By tightly integrating the study of economics and statistics, this programme meets the increasing demand from industry, the professions and public bodies for informed and talented graduates who can apply skill and imagination to real-world problems. As a graduate you will emerge with an excellent, professional training in economics allied with advanced technical and quantitative skills that you can readily apply to a host of social science concepts and problems.

‘I chose the BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics programme because I wanted to study on a programme that could be practically and realistically applied in the real world. I’m very happy I chose this programme because it was perfect for that.’

Sohaib Ahmad Mathematical Economics and Statistics


To find out more about the sort of careers our graduates go onto, turn to page 19.

Programme structure

First year modulesThe structure of the first year is given below. (credits are shown in brackets)


2. Advanced Mathematics for Economics

(10)


4. Sustainable Development (10)

5. Financial Markets and Institutions (10)

6. Widening Horizons Module* (10)


2. Advanced Mathematics for Economics

(10)


4. European Economic Issues (10)

5. Mathematical Modelling for Economics

(10)

6. Widening Horizons Module* (10)

* This is a module allowing students to explore a different

discipline and widen their knowledge beyond their main

discipline.

Second year modulesThe structure of the second year is given below.




4. Optimization for Economics (10)

5. Mathematical Statistics for Economics

(10)

6. Option (10)




4. Econometric Methods (10)

5. Decision Theory and Games (10)

6. Option (10)

Second year optional modulesThe following options are available for student to choose from. Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

Microfoundations of Microeconomics (10)







(20)


Third year modulesThe structure of the third year is given below.

First Semester1. Extended Essay (10)

2. Game Theory (10)

3. Advanced Econometric Theory (10)

4. Applied Econometrics (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Second Semester1. Extended Essay (10)

2. Economics of Uncertainty and Information

(10)

3. General Equilibrium and Welfare (10)

4. Option (10)

5. Option (10)

6. Option (10)

Third year optional modulesThe following options are available for students to choose from. Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

Topics in Economic Theory and Practice

(20)

History of Economics Thought (20)

Theory of Industrial Organisation (10)

International Trade Theory (10)

International Trade Policy (10)

International and European Monetary Issues

(10)

Economics of the European Union (20)

Economics of Banking (10)

Monetary Policy (10)

Open Economy Macroeconomics (10)

Economics of Financial Markets (10)

Political Economy and Economic Policy (10)

Health Economics (10)

Behavioural and Experimental Economics

(10)

Labour Economics(20)

The Russian Economy: from Plan to Market

(20)

Professional Development** (20)

** Students can choose to take this module which is based

on a placement during the summer vacation between the

penultimate and final year or during the final year. For more

information, see page 15.







What is econometrics?Econometrics is an interdisciplinary field of study involving economics, statistics and mathematics, as well as the use of statistical software, that deals with applications ofmeasurement in economics. This doesn’t mean it’s solely concerned with measurement and data-gathering. These are merely the preliminaries to marrying abstract economic theory with real-world facts, with the aim of progressively refining economic theories in order to better explain economic reality.

This means that Econometricians are fundamentally involved in the testing of economic theories. But they also design ‘econometric models’, applying knowledge of past and present economic conditions in order to predict what will happen in the future. This makes the work of the econometrician indispensable for both the development of economic theory and the planning of economic policy.


Economics Joint Honours programmes

Add an invaluable dimension to your studies


Joint degree programmesoGeography and EconomicsoEconomics and Political ScienceoPlanning and Economics

For the joint degree programmes, 60 credits worth modules are taken from the corresponding partner Department each semester. The content of the Economics part on these programmes is as follows.




(10)


4. Partner Determined Module (10)





(10)





* Choice depends on whether the student has a good grade at

A Level Mathematics, in which case the student follows the

Advanced Mathematics for Economics, otherwise the student

will follow the Introduction to Mathematics for Economics

module.

Second year modulesIn the second year 60 credits worth economics modules and 60 credits worth modules from the other subject area are to be taken. Please note that not all second and third year modules may be available every year.

The following are examples of second year Economics modules of the joint honours degree programmes.



3. Economics Option (10)






3. Economics Option (10)




Second year Economics optional modules:Student should choose 20 credits of the Economics modules from the following options. Please note modules that are 20 credits mean that 10 credits are taken in each semester.

Microfoundations of Microeconomics (10)

Econometrics (20)





Decision Theory and Games (10)

Optimization for Economics (10)



(20)

Mathematical Statistics for Economics (10)


Those students who wish to follow the more mathematical options should enquire nearer the time they are due to study.

Third year modulesIn the third year, students follow some compulsory modules from the Economics and their partner department, including extended essay.

The remaining optional modules will be chosen from Economics and the partner department for their part of the joint honours programme.

For the Economics options available to joint honours students, please see the list given for the third year optional modules for the BSc Economics degree programme on page 7.







As well as our Single Honours programmes, we also offer the opportunity for you to combine your Economics studies with either Geography, Political Science or Planning.

Prepare for your career in economics

The Research Excellence Framework 2014 has ranked Economics at Birmingham a highly prestigious sixth in the country, with 90% of our staff submitting research for review.


Professional Development Module

The placement must be of at least 40 hours’ duration and can be taken during the summer vacation or in term time. There are lots of opportunities, including a summer internship with a major employer, or an unpaid voluntary project at a charity. You will be supported to find the best opportunity for you by our dedicated Placements Team.

This is an optional 20-credit final-year module which includes a work placement and aims to bridge the gap between your academic studies and your future professional life. It is an excellent opportunity to learn in a professional setting related to your interests and/or degree programme, supporting your professional and personal skills development, and consolidating your learning through reflection on your placement experiences.

Available to students on all Economics Department programmes


Tomorrow starts todayBSc entry criteria and how to apply

Required subjects and gradesoGCSE Mathematics at grade A or equivalentoGCSE English grade C or aboveoGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking are

not accepted

We also accept International Baccalaureate 32 overall score (plus 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects), and to include Maths grade 5 at SL or grade 4 at HL if not offered at GCSE.

UCAS codes

Economics with LanguageIn addition to the required subjects and grades outlined, some language programmes require an A Level grade A (for Higher Routes in the relevant language) while for others an AS level or GCSE will suffice. Please contact us for more information.

Mathematical Economics and StatisticsThe A Level requirement for this programme is AAA with A in A Level Mathematics. For the IB, we require 32 overall score (plus 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects to include Mathematics).

J Hons Economics and Political ScienceThe A Level requirement for this programme is AAB. For the IB we require 32 overall score (plus 665 in 3 Higher Level subjects), and to include Maths grade 5 at SL or grade 4 at HL if not offered at GCSE.

Please refer to www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/courses/undergraduate//index.aspxwebsite for the most up to date information on entry requirements. Related degree programmesApplicants may be interested in related programmes also involving economics.Further details of these can be found in the University Prospectus.

All candidates must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Take a look at www.ucas.com for more information.

Your offer of a placeIf we make you an offer of a place we will take into account the qualifications you already have and then set out clearly any subjects and grades which are a condition of our offer.

Remember, there is no such thing as a standard offer. Every offer is made according to individual circumstances and typically takes into consideration: academicqualifications, subject choice, predicted grades, your reference and personal statement.

Learn moreIf you need any further advice, please contact:For [email protected] Economics with [email protected] Mathematical Economics and [email protected] Joint [email protected]

Come and see us!Our Open Days are a great chance to find out more about our programmes and the Business School. Find out more at:www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

UCAS code ProgrammeL100 Economics

L1R2 Economics with German

L1R3 Economics with Italian

L1R4 Economics with Spanish

L1R5 Economics with Portuguese

L1T2 Economics with Japanese

LG13 Mathematical Economicsand Statistics

LL12 Joint Honours in Economicsand Political Science

LL71 Joint Honours in Economicsand Geography

KL41 Joint Honours in Planningand Economics

A Levels offered Grades required

Three A2 Levels AAA


Our alumni

Birmingham Business School Alumni Relations team is dedicated to providing outstanding support to benefit our students and graduates across the School. The team host bespoke events and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, encouraging alumni to support our students’ experiences and career progression and also to offer advice on all that the Business School, University and city of Birmingham have to offer.

Your Birmingham Business School connection doesn’t end with your graduation; from alumni events and guest speakers to career support and mentoring, there are many opportunities to get involved with BBS Alumni.

Opportunities for students include:o Joining an international network of over

24,000 Business School alumni and 180,000 across the whole University

o Invitations to the Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series

oOpportunities to hear from alumni business leaders and successful senior alumni who provide company projects, give advice and offer career opportunities

For graduates we offer:oBespoke guest lectures and webinarsoA bi-monthly e-newslettero Access to regional alumni groups and

events around the worldoAn alumni contact service to reconnect

with old friends or make new contactsoGlobal networking and social eventsoExciting volunteering opportunities

‘When you graduate from Birmingham Business School you become part of a community of over 23,000 alumni worldwide. As a member of the BBS Alumni Group you have access to a variety of benefits and services for yourself or your business.’

‘The Economics course offers flexibility with a great choice of diverse modules in second and final year. I believe that studying a language has given an added dimension, and it is an enjoyable contrast to the economics side. I spent a wonderful year abroad in Valladolid, Spain and there was lots of support from the University to help me prepare. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Birmingham and I would highly recommend the University of Birmingham to any prospective student.’

Professor Simon CollinsonDean, Birmingham Business School Katrina Finucane

BSc Economics with Spanish (Graduate)


Getting the most from your time with us... and beyondStudy and career support

You’ll be taught using a combination of lectures and tutorials with lecturers using innovative teaching techniques where possible.

How you’ll be assessedModules are assessed using a combination of exams, tests and coursework, the mix of which will be dependent upon the modules you select.

Library resourcesThe University Library houses over 2.5 million volumes and boasts extensive data retrieval services. The Library offers a range of valuable services to help you during your degree programme, including library-training sessions, subject guides and database skills. You’ll also have access to e-Library, a vast online collection of text books that can be accessed free of charge from other libraries.

IT facilitiesThe Business School has a number of PC clusters with wireless connectivity anddata projection. We also use a virtual learning environment to support our teaching, which can be accessed from any internet-connected computer and is used to provide electronic copies of lecture materials, links to online resources, multiple choice quizzes and discussion areas. It’s also used for a range of administrative tasks such as online submission of assignments and the provision of programme news.

Your personal tutorFrom the moment you begin your studies, you’ll be allocated a personal tutor whois a member of the academic staff. He or she will take an interest in your general wellbeing and academic progress, meeting you on a regular basis either individually or in a small group throughout the year.

How you’ll learnThroughout your time with us you’ll be taught by an international faculty who research across all major areas of economics. For example we have staff working onEnvironmental Economics, Economic Theory, Development and International Economics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Banking and Financial Economics.

We feel proud and privileged that our students have chosen to put their fledgling careers in the hands of Birmingham Business School. So we want to make sure you achieve your full potential throughout your studies and gain the best career opportunities to fulfil your ambitions.


Taking your career further...

Just a few recent employers of Business School graduates include:Accenture Bank of England BarclaysBT Cadburys Channel Four DanoneDeloitte Deutsche Bank Ernst & YoungFM Global Goldman Sachs

A degree in Economics does, however, provide the skills required for a very widerange of careers and we are renowned for producing high-calibre graduates. With course satisfaction ratings of 93% and competitive starting salaries for our graduates, our students go on to be in high demand by employers in diverse sectors, such as financial management and accounting, government services, investment and retail banking, teaching, insurance, general management, personnel and journalism. In fact, 91% of our graduates go on to careers in professional or managerial jobs.

The University offers advice through the Careers Network. They have specialists who can advise you on what the possibilities are on graduating. Joining one of the Department’s student societies is also a good way of finding out about future careers. Local firms often sponsor events for our students (such as business games, seminars on interview techniques and how to write a CV, and, of course, more social events) so that they can get to know you and vice versa. This is a further indication of the attractiveness of our students to prospective employers.

For more information on the Careers Network please visit: www.as.bham.ac.uk/careers.

Just a few recent employers of Business

Economics is not directly a vocational subject. Only a few graduates proceed to become professional economists and most of those will have taken postgraduate courses in the subject.

We pride ourselves on our graduates high levels of employability and will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting.

HM Revenue and CustomsHSBCJP MorganKPMGL’Oréal UK Lloyds TSBMindshare OgilvyPwC Royal Bank of Scotland Unilever


Investing in your future

Fees and living costs

Please note, fees for the Year Abroad vary widely and are dependent upon a number of factors. Please visit the website for detailed information.

Undertaking any programme of study is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. We want you to be completely aware of your financial commitment before you choose to study at Birmingham Business School, so here are our fees for 2016–17 entry.

Fee

Home/EU £9,000

International £15,300

Many Birmingham graduates are recruited by these and other top companies each year. Our sponsors for undergraduate programmes include:oAccentureoAldioBrit InsuranceoDeloitteoEnterprise Rent-a-caroErnst & YoungoKPMGoPricewaterhouseCoopersoHSBC

Living costsFor up to date information please see the website at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/support/moneyadvice/ living.aspx

Birmingham Business School enjoys close links with the business community locally,nationally and internationally. Top-ranking corporate organisations have input into our courses and sponsor prizes on many of our undergraduate programmes each year.

Year abroad scholarshipsStudents who spend a study year abroad outside the EU are responsible for paying year abroad tuition fees. There are some scholarships available but these are highly competitive and may vary from year to year. Home EU/UK students who spend their year abroad within the EU may receive a small grant.

Details of our scholarships are available at:www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/undergraduate/funding/index.aspx

Programme Fees


Planning your life in Birmingham

Guarantee Scheme. You can find out more about this here:www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/advice/guide/accommodation/guarantee.aspx

At Birmingham we offer a fantastic range of accommodation, all of which provides a safe, secure and sociable start to your university experience.

Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home but our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.

In each village there is accommodation offering a self-catered option. At the Vale students are also able to take advantage of the Meal Plan. If you opt for Meal Plan accommodation, you will have a weekly allowance for meals during term time at any of the Universities catering outlets.

Please view each village’s section for further details about the accommodation types, contract lengths and accommodation fees. We support students with disabilities and accessibility information for each hall is available on the Disabled Go University of Birmingham accommodation pages on our website.

Take a look at how the University of Birmingham estimates the cost of living for a single student by visiting: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/support/moneyadvice/living.aspx

Budgeting for and securing your accommodationWhen you’re getting accustomed to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people, it’s reassuring not to have to worry about where you’re going to live. That’s why we guarantee a place in University accommodation to all EU/international students who are new to Birmingham, providing you meet the criteria detailed in our International

As a student living in Birmingham, you’ll enjoy lower costs than many other cities in the UK. But of course the actual amount you’ll spend depends on your lifestyle, so we can only give you an approximate idea of how much you’ll need.


Birmingham… a great place to live and learnOur cityBirmingham is an exciting destination with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Choose Birmingham for a warm welcome in one of the most diverse cities in the UK.

As England’s second city, Birmingham is a thriving, vibrant place to live. Multicultural, commercial and contemporary, it also boasts a rich history and heritage.

When you study here, you’ll find it’s not just the perfect base for your work – it’s also the perfect place to begin your career and set down the foundations for a successful future.

Easily accessible from and to the rest of the UK, Birmingham is just two hours from London by train, and Birmingham Airport is around half an hour away from the city centre.

Birmingham highlightsAll tastes are catered for in Birmingham. In the city centre alone, more than 200 restaurants serve food from 27 countries. Over 100 Balti houses attract more than 20,000 visitors each week while Chinatown offers tasty cuisine from across Asia.

In your leisure time, you’ll find a huge range of activities to keep you entertained and occupied. Shopping areas include the famous Bullring, the ever-growing Jewellery Quarter, and The Mailbox with its designer stores and upmarket restaurants. Birmingham also hosts a range of markets, including the famous German market at Christmas.

If you are looking for some culture, then you’ll find plenty of art galleries – including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery – theatres, cinemas and music arenas, such as the National Exhibition Centre and the National Indoor Arena.

Our campusThe University campus offers a peaceful and tranquil haven, yet is right on the doorstep of the bustling city. So whether you’re looking for some quiet downtime to study or fancy a big night out, you’re never far from where you want to be.

Striking architecture and 250 acres of parkland make for the stunning setting of our campus, which also boasts a whole range of amenities. You’ll find bars, shops, travel agents, opticians and major banks, as well as an art gallery, museum and concert hall all on site. Plus there is the added benefit of a full-time security team.

We are in the process of a £175 million campus development project, which will see new facilities such as a brand new library, 50-metre swimming pool, contemporary student accommodation and a multi-storey car park.

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