Economics and Management (BSc)

Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications. Special consideration will be given to mature applicants, and we are happy to consider applicants with other qualifications, including QAA-approved Access to HE courses.

Students from overseas should visit the International| pages for further information on the entry requirements from their country and English language requirements.  Royal Holloway International offers an International Foundation Programme and English language pre-sessional courses, allowing students the opportunity to develop their study skills and English language before starting their undergraduate degree.

We make decisions based on achieved or predicted grades, personal statements and references. More information on how your application will be assessed, and tips for your personal statement can be found on our Applying| pages.

 

• Join two departments recognised for their high quality research and teaching; in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 95% of the School of Management’s research was judged to be of an international standard, and teaching in the Economics Department has received a score of 22 out of 24 by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
• Develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond.
• Explore the historical, political, economic and social forces that shape modern business.
• Gain a broad spectrum of transferable skills that can be applied in the workplace and enjoy excellent employment prospects.
• The Management courses have a strong global focus, with 60% of students coming from an international background, allowing greater cultural awareness.

Each year you will take two course units in each subject, including both core and optional units, allowing you to specialise in specific areas of interest. 

In the first year, you will take Principles of Economics and Quantitative Methods in Economics I. These will provide the analytical framework of economics and the quantitative and statistical tools used in the field. For Management you will study Management & the Modern Corporation and Accounting for Management.

In the second year, you will take Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Strategic Management and one option from a choice of Management units. 

In the final year you will have the choice of two Economics course units, including an optional dissertation. You will also take Modern Business in Comparative Perspective and either another whole unit or two half-unit options in Management.

Throughout the course, you will:

• appreciate and apply the core theories of micro and macroeconomics
• understand and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse and solve economic problems
• choose and use the tools and techniques you need to succeed as a manager
• gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning
• acquire the skills necessary for the development of your creative and decision-making capabilities. 

All undergraduate degree courses at Royal Holloway are based on the course unit system. This system provides an effective and flexible approach to study, while ensuring that our degrees have a coherent and developmental structure. In the case of combined degree courses, this approach also makes it possible to change the balance of your subjects during your time at Royal Holloway.

see the websites of the Department of Economics  |and the School of Management| for further information.

Teaching is mostly by means of lectures and seminars, the latter providing a forum for students to work through problem sets and applications in a smaller and more interactive setting. Outside of scheduled teaching sessions, students work independently, or collaboratively, researching, reading and preparing for seminars. 

Assessment is usually carried out by end of year examinations as well as class tests and assignments. Final year students can choose to complete an extended essay, which offers students the chance to conduct an original piece of research.

Studying Economics and Management at Royal Holloway will equip you with an enviable range of practical skills. You will enhance your knowledge of the financial markets, gain experience in analysing data and applying statistical techniques as well as learning how to think strategically.

Our graduates are highly employable and have, in recent years, launched careers with a wide-range of organisations, including investment advisors Royal Capital Management, and government departments. Some of the economics-related roles our graduates have entered are those of financial analyst, finance broker, government economist and chartered accountant.

To learn more about what our graduates do, please visit theDepartment’s website|.