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Economics and Management Studies with a Professional Placement Year, BSc(Econ)

Cardiff University, the United Kingdom

Cardiff University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc(Econ)Full-time, Sandwich4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9000 per yearGBP 19700 per year

About Economics and Management Studies with a Professional Placement Year, BSc(Econ) - at Cardiff University

Learn from the best

Benefit from the expertise and support of research-active staff in a School ranked 1st for research impact.

Tailored to your interests

Specialise in industrial economics, economic history, labour economics or international economics.

State of the art trading room

Prepare yourself for trading and risk management in a controlled environment equipped with Investor Simulations, TRETS and Bloomberg.

Placement year

Gain industry experience in your area of choice; develop the skills, and connections to accelerate your career.

Marked for excellence

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Organisations are constantly having to reinvent themselves, by evolving the way they operate, in a challenging economic environment.

This means graduates with the ability to put economic theory into practice, and with knowledge of modern management practices, are in high demand.

Our BScEcon Economics and Management Studies focuses on the global economy and the organisations which operate within it, from multinational corporations to social enterprises and charities. This holistic approach ensures you develop the skills to respond to the evolving needs of all businesses, irrespective of sector.

You'll develop economics and management expertise from our team of international researchers and business practitioners. They'll introduce you to micro and macroeconomic theory while giving you the freedom to design a course around your interests.

Your Professional Placement Year is an opportunity to put your university knowhow into practice as you take up a paid accounting or management role and complement your academic study with exposure to real-world business scenarios.

Entry requirements

A Levels

AAB-ABB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

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