Economics, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Our BA Economics concentrates on the fundamental theories and techniques to help you build a successful career in this competitive field. Taking in historic and current, domestic and international perspectives, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the subject at all levels.Year 1In the first year, in addition to the compulsory modules of Principles of Economics, Economic Methods, and The World Economy, you choose three further optional modules from a selection that currently includes:

• Accounting and Finance in Business

• Introduction to Environmental Economics

• Introduction to the History of Economic Thought

• A module chosen from another department, which could include a foreign language.

Year 2In the second year, you study three compulsory modules investigating Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Economic Data Analysis, and choose three optional modules from a selection that currently includes:

• Behavioural and Experimental Economics

• Business Competition

• Corporate Finance

• Economics of Social Policy

• European Economics

• Intermediate Methods for Economics and Finance

• One module from another department, which could include a foreign language.

Year 3In an increasingly globalised world, a period of international study is a major benefit and can help you to stand out in a crowded job market. Most of our economics degrees offer you the option of spending your third year studying abroad at one of our international partner universities. This is an opportunity to develop foreign language skills, experience another country and learn about its culture.Opportunities for study abroad are currently available in Australia, Canada, Chile, China/Hong Kong, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and USA. Funding opportunities may be available through scholarships offered by the host institution, the British Council and/or other funding bodies.See more at www.durham.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/ Year 4In the fourth year, you study a compulsory double module in which you write a Dissertation. In addition, you study four optional modules from a selection that currently includes:

• Advanced Macroeconomic Theory

• Advanced Microeconomic Theory

• Applied Econometrics

• Development Economics

• Environmental Economics and Policy

• History of Economic Thought

• Industrial Organisation

• International Economics

• Labour Economics

• Monetary Economics

• Public Economics

• Security Investment Analysis

• Game Theory and Applications

• Post-Keynesian Economics

• One module from another department, which could include a foreign language

Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2023.Placement YearYou may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/