Why this course?

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant
than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government
spending affect us all, with global consequences.

Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy –
consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.

Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different
audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving
skills.

In Business Law, you’ll study commercial law and business legal regulations. These
include company law, competition law and human rights law.

Business Law can only be studied as a second subject as a joint Honours option.
Create your own course
Modern business is too complex to be covered by a single subject: modern managers need to have a
broad outlook.

You will follow a broad-based Year 1 curriculum which will introduce you to a wide range of business
disciplines, alongside the Business School’s core modules for business knowledge and skills
(the Management Development Programme ), and academic skills support.
This provides you with the opportunity to try new subjects, some of which you won’t have experienced at
school or college. At the beginning of Year 2, you choose two subjects to continue studying in Years 2
and 3, plus further MDP modules in Years 2 and 3.

Another great part of the economics degree is that lecturers are passionate about their teaching
and very approachable – you can always ask questions.
Kathrin Fürst
Economics (BA) graduate
Find out more about Kathrin's experience

What you’ll study

Economics
You’ll study an Introduction to Economics and take core classes in microeconomics and
macroeconomics. You’ll build upon this knowledge in later years.
In your final year, in addition to classes that complement macroeconomics and microeconomics studied in
previous years, you’ll also undertake a dissertation.

Strathclyde Business School blog

One of the most important resources available to you is being part of the Strathclyde Business School
community. One example of this is the Strathclyde Business School Blog, used extensively by staff
and students to showcase our activities.

Student competitions

Prizes for best overall performance are awarded to students in all years of study. We also offer a prize for
the best final dissertation in economics in the final Honours year of study. All prize recipients will be
invited to attend the Graduation Reception for our final year students.

Business Law
Year 1

The core Business Law class introduces the main areas of study including the law of contract and
negligence – the essential building blocks for all areas of law.

Years 2 & 3

You can choose from a variety of business-related law subjects and select from a wide range of electives.

Year 4

You can select Business Law as part of a Joint Honours degree, studying it in greater detail.

Progression requirements
Please note: competitive progression requirements are in place for entry to the Honours year – currently
this is a 55% average in the Year 2 and 3 subject modules.