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Economics (with placement year) 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 (with placement year) BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Economics and Economics at Loughborough University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Economics (with placement year) 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.
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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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4th October 24
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This course opened me up to the technical nature of economics. As well as building a solid foundation in management courses for my Masters degree. read more
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13th June 24
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Personal tutor is great, but not many contact hours with her read more
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13th June 24
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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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12th June 24
Mathematics with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
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11th June 24
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member4110872
11th June 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA Hons FullTime
My job prospects seem good, however some of the module teaching is pretty weak and I feel as if the lectures are pointless because I learn nothing that I don’t already know from the readings. read more
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26th April 24
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Good experience for me and my friends read more
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12th April 24
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member6106352
11th April 24
Geography with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
My personal tutor is amazing, she has created a strong mentor student relationship with me. She is always super happy to help or even just talk . I feel like I’m not alone in my university experience with her being by my side read more
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20th March 24
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19th March 24
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18th March 24
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18th March 24
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14th March 24
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Very good for building onto what was learned at A Level read more
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14th March 24
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
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14th March 24
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member795415
23rd November 23
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More work than expected but pleased with the rest read more
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member887285
7th June 23
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Fun and learning university for everyone 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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member884987
26th April 23
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with placement year), BA Hons FullTime
it is good but i feel it works be better if we got to choose our modules read more
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member1381971
22nd March 23
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
Content of the work is great and interesting as it very relatable to things happening around the world read more
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member1181852
21st March 23
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The staff team really help every economics student and the modules are well taught read more
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member781847
21st March 23
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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
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member781843
21st March 23
Economics and Finance (with placement year), BSc Hons FullTime
The course staff team are very helpful and friendly. The course is very well taught and enjoyable to learn. We receive active help throughout learning modules. read more
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member1281821
21st March 23
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
All inclusive course, very practical 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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member1081741
20th March 23
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
It's good, with the rise of AI many things will become obsolete so gotta stay on your toes whatever you pick read more
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member781736
20th March 23
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I love the three subjects but economics is hard read more
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16th March 23
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16th March 23
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There are many aspects that are directly applicable to the real world. read more
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member881362
15th March 23
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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
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member581266
14th March 23
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The course keeps being interrupted by lecturers’ strikes, to the point where it really hinders the learning experience. read more
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member1281256
14th March 23
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member1281210
14th March 23
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member581116
13th March 23
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I came as an exchange student and only attended 1 semester of courses. The courses very quite interesting and interactive read more
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member1177418
7th February 23
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Quiet elaborated, great seminars and prof read more
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member777416
7th February 23
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
Excellent course as it has helped us to learn new things and work with new people for the course. The teachers are excellent and helps us in anyway possible read more
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member1375955
25th January 23
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
Course is OK, all key modules are covered with little variety in customisation but I am happy with it . Teaching quality is poor and should look to be improved read more
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member1173385
17th November 22
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with placement year), BA Hons FullTime
I mean it's ok. Nothing great and nothing to run home about read more
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member972426
14th October 22
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
I found it hard at first but got the hang of things eventually read more
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member1071470
10th September 22
Economics and Finance, BSc Hons FullTime
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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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member666708
26th February 22
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
teachers can help but the course, especially macro is taught so awfully for no reason, e.g. horrible explanation in the longest way possible 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
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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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member1361252
22nd July 21
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
I am studying management, and I find the content fascinating. There is a good mixture of topics covered in first year to build a foundational knowledge. read more
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member761226
21st July 21
Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
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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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member661052
20th July 21
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
I have thoroughly enjoyed my course read more
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member961041
20th July 21
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
Interesting first year, looking forward to the challenges of second year read more
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member1061038
20th July 21
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
Teaching during Covid-19 has been difficult for staff and students. No contact with personal tutor. Course content was ok. 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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member558587
23rd May 21
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
So far the course has been interesting and challenging, with a good mix of economics related modules as well as management modules. read more
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member758429
21st May 21
Geography with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Because of the pandemic, I haven't had the full experience of a first year student as most things have been online. Lecturers are decent, but I get a bit distracted when lectures are online (which is all my problem - the university is doing a good job). In first year you can't choose your modules which is the only reason I didn't give course content a higher score, but next year when I can pick my modules I know I'll enjoy the content a lot more. My personal tutor, who is the main point of contact if I have any issues, has been extremely approachable and helpful, which has definitely helped with my wellbeing this year. When things move back in person I'm sure that the experience will be much more enjoyable and I'll really feel like a uni student. 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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member441343
11th August 19
Geography with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
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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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Benjamino72
21st December 16
Geography with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Great, varied course which has a great balance of lectures (12-15 hours a week), independent study and of course coursework. Work stacks up towards the end of semester one but with good commitment and organisation you should be easily able to keep ahead of the last two weeks deadlines read more
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member425398
20th December 16
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
The teaching quality is decent. Tutorials should be improved. Be more connected to lectures. read more
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member1225278
18th December 16
Geography with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
So many opportunities and so much versatility. Absolutely recommend this course. read more
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member922895
29th June 16
Economics and Management, BSc Hons FullTime
Really interesting and challenging course which can be applied in real world situations. 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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member917098
20th October 15
Mathematics with Economics, BSc Hons FullTime
Good lectures, helps if you did A Level 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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