University of Derby

Economics

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) • CIMA accreditation means the course gives you additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships • Live consultancy projects with employers are your chance to solve real problems for real businesses • Our Financial Markets Lab allows you to experience the pace and excitement of the trading floor • An optional placement year or summer internships are available • Opportunities to go on international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • CIMA accreditation offers exemptions towards professional body memberships
  • Live consultancy projects solving real problems for real businesses
  • Financial Markets Lab recreates the pace of a trading floor
  • Optional placement year or summer internships available
  • International study trips available to broaden your studies

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
  • A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
  • T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
  • BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Economic analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Management accountant
  • Data analyst
  • Policy analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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