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Economics BSc Hons
Our BSc Economics degree will give you new perspectives on some of the most pressing and challenging problems and choices facing the world today. With the option of a year on placement or studying abroad,
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Points of entry for Economics BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Economics and Economics at Loughborough University
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Required subjects for Economics BSc Hons at Loughborough University
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No specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below).
In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.
While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics.
UCAS points for current students on Economics and Economics at Loughborough University
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member6120580
17th October 24
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
I like the range of modules available on my course as I believe this widens my job prospects, allowing me to apply for careers across the business world. A major benefit is the fact that all lectures are recorded and module leaders provide access to online editions of core texts - both these aspects make learning more accessible to all students. read more
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member8111289
13th June 24
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Your personal tutor does nothing. Some lecturers are great, whereas with some I don't know what we've actually been taught. read more
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member12106405
12th April 24
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good course, but not a target school for finance read more
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member13104922
20th March 24
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
We having amazing lectureres like Chris wilson read more
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member5104194
14th March 24
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Very good for building onto what was learned at A Level read more
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member786073
12th May 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Lots of content but also independence read more
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member1181852
21st March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The staff team really help every economics student and the modules are well taught read more
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member781847
21st March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course that has opened a wide range of doors for me read more
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member681846
21st March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course with interesting topics read more
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member981811
21st March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Economics is a degree that provides many career prospects. It contains aspects of maths that may be challenging at times. However it is a widely recognised degree that has helped me to secure a solid placement for my sandwich year read more
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jz1306
20th March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Most of the professors are very supportive with the students. That really makes the difference read more
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member581403
16th March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Amazing course and great support network read more
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member881362
15th March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course has interesting moments and many lecturers are engaging and explain things with clarity. Some of the content can be more interesting and more applicable. read more
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member1081286
15th March 23
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Economics is the best degree at loughborough read more
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member570618
4th August 22
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Not the best teaching or course content, but good job prospects at the end. read more
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member564575
3rd December 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
A broad course with opportunity to specialise read more
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member664574
3rd December 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Taught by lecturers with industry/professional experience read more
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member1264507
2nd December 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The teaching overall is pretty good. read more
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member1361316
25th July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Great placements team and good lecturers read more
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member861257
22nd July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Concerning my course Economics, I reckon that the lecturers are putting a lot of effort to give us the right content and also to give the right explanation. I personally think that they're all doing a good job! read more
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member761226
21st July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course was not very engaging read more
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member761061
20th July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is hard but after graduation, it would have been worth the effort. read more
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member1060841
8th July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Disappointed by some of the disorganisation surrounding lectures and exam info however this may have been a natural result to changes resulting from covid read more
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member1157891
14th May 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is good. Lecturers are mixed, with some that are difficult to understand and others that explain concepts thoroughly through interactive and interesting methods. Generally, support is fine. read more
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member1349228
10th June 20
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
As a researcher I worked with other professors and researchers read more
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member1241556
17th August 19
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Really interesting with some freat lecturers and modules read more
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member941408
13th August 19
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Lecturers are very helpful and content is all interesting. Help is always available and the workload is bearable if you can maintain a good balance read more
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member938713
30th May 19
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Some of my lectures are hold to understand, with limited opportunity for catch up read more
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member637065
14th April 19
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
My course is great and tgeres support available everytime read more
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member432691
4th July 18
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Some lecturers are brilliant with some tutors also being helpful whereas some make the information difficult to understand. read more
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luelc
6th November 15
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Help given to us when needed, especially with mathematical elements. No overload of contact hours gives us plenty of time for self-managed study. read more
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member1111386
20th July 15
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
A bit to much maths maybe compared to amount of economics but all good level of work. Could do with a bit more tutor time too. read more
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