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Course Description
A degree that includes Economics will appeal to anyone who wishes to study economic issues at local, national and international levels, while developing practical skills in business, finance and management which will subsequently be attractive to employers in both the private and public sectors. Economics has been defined as the study of human choice, and the impact of choice on the production, distribution and consumption of scarce resources. Microeconomics deals with choice at the individual level, and macroeconomics analyses the economy as a whole. An Economics degree includes a core microeconomics and macroeconomics component, and a specialism focusing on the economic context of business decision making. You will develop an awareness of applications of economics in areas including business management, finance and public policy.
Sociology, and this course, investigates social life and the way it shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and identity. Its subject matter ranges from examination of the face-to-face interactions of daily life to large-scale social institutions, social movements and global processes. By understanding the social world, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our own social situations.
Course Content
Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- SXU-1003: Understanding Society (20) or
SCS-1004: Cymdeithaseg a'r Byd Cyfoes (20) - ASB-1114: Business Analytics (20) or
ADB-1114: Dulliau Dadansoddi Busnes (20) - ASB-1205: Tutorials-Economics & Banking (20)
- ASB-1300: CORE Economics (20) or
ACB-1300: Economeg CORE (20)
Semester 2
- ASB-1114: Business Analytics or
ADB-1114: Dulliau Dadansoddi Busnes - ASB-1205: Tutorials-Economics & Banking
- ASB-1300: CORE Economics or
ACB-1300: Economeg CORE
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- HPS-1001: From Cradle to Grave (20) (Semester 2) or
HAC-1001: Y Wladwriaeth Les (20) (Semester 2) - HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-1004: Death of God (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-1005: Existentialism (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology (20) (Semester 2) or
SCY-1004: Cyflwyniad i Droseddeg (20) (Semester 2) - HPS-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20) (Semester 1) or
HAC-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20) (Semester 1) - SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice (20) (Semester 1) or
SCY-1002: Cyflwyniad i Gyf Troseddol (20) (Semester 1)
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20)
- ASB-2111: Statistical Methods (20) or
ADB-2111: Dulliau Ystadegol (20) - ASB-2307: Microeconomics (20)
Semester 2
- SXS-2011: Identity & Diversity (20)
- ASB-2111: Statistical Methods or
ADB-2111: Dulliau Ystadegol - ASB-2308: Macroeconomics (20)
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
- SXU-2002: Cont. Social and Political Deb (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-2004: Crime & the Media (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-2008: Sociology of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-2010: World Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-2011: Paradoxes of Self: Nietz./Jung (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-2040: Social Work Perspectives (20) (Semester 2) or
SCP-2040: Safbwyntiau GC (20) (Semester 2) - SXP-2050: Issues in Equality (20) (Semester 1)
- HGH-2138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)
- VPR-2301: 20th Century Phil of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- SXS-3003: Theorizing Society & Politics (20)
- SXS-3030: Globalisation & Social Change (20)
- ASB-3514: Industrial Organisation (10)
Semester 2
- ASB-3301: Macroeconomics (10)
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- ASB-3008: Financial Technology (10) (Semester 2)
- ASB-3313: Financial Economics (10) (Semester 1)
- ASB-3316: Applied Economics (20) (Semester 2)
- ASB-3317: Econometrics (20) (Semester 1)
- ASB-3320: Current Issues in Economics (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- ASB-3527: Executive Compensation (10) (Semester 2)
- You must ensure you have the relevant pre-requisites.
20 credits from:
- HPS-3001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
HAC-3001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) - HAC-3002: Addysg yn y Gymru Gyfoes (20) (Semester 1)
- HPS-3003: Race democracy * pol ideaology (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40) (Semester 1 + 2) - SXU-3010: Dissertation (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or
SCU-3010: Traethawd Hir (20) (Semester 1 + 2) - HPS-3011: Paradoxes of Self: Nietz..Jung (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-3015: Crime & Power (20) (Semester 2)
- SXS-3040: Gender Perspectives (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-3210: Issues in Housing (20) (Semester 1)
Course Intakes
| Location | Start Date | Fees | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Classroom Bangor Gwynedd Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG, UK |
September, 2025
|
UK/EU: |
3 years, Full Time |
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Entry Requirements
For joint degrees you should also look at the entry requirements for your other chosen subject.
Typical offer is based on a minimum 96 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Access: Pass
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: Grade C
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).
Assessment Methods
There is a mixture of continuous assessment and written examinations. You will complete assignments such as collecting and analysing information from commercial databases or the internet, preparing business case studies, writing essays and completing problem-solving exercises.
Student Satisfaction
Source: NSS
| Overall student satisfaction | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 96% of students were satisfied overall | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 92% of students were satisfied overall |
| The teaching on my course | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that staff are good explaining things | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that staff have made the subject interesting | |
| 92% of students strongly agree that the course is intellectually stimulating | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that the course has challenged them to achieve their best work | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 93% of students strongly agree that staff are good explaining things | |
| 82% of students strongly agree that staff have made the subject interesting | |
| 88% of students strongly agree that the course is intellectually stimulating | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that the course has challenged them to achieve their best work |
| Learning opportunities | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 88% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth | |
| 100% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics | |
| 72% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to apply what they have learnt | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 83% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth | |
| 87% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics | |
| 70% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to apply what they have learnt |
| Assessment and feedback | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 76% of students strongly agree that the criteria used in marking have been clear in advance | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that the marking and assessment has been fair | |
| 80% of students strongly agree that the teedback on their work has been timely | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that they have received helpful comments on my work | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 79% of students strongly agree that the criteria used in marking have been clear in advance | |
| 85% of students strongly agree that the marking and assessment has been fair | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that the teedback on their work has been timely | |
| 89% of students strongly agree that they have received helpful comments on my work |
| Academic support | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that they have been able to contact staff when they needed to | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that they have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to their course | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that good advice was available when they needed to make study choices on their course | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 90% of students strongly agree that they have been able to contact staff when they needed to | |
| 85% of students strongly agree that they have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to their course | |
| 79% of students strongly agree that good advice was available when they needed to make study choices on their course |
| Organisation and management | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that the course is well organised and running smoothly | |
| 80% of students strongly agree that the timetable works efficiently for them | |
| 72% of students strongly agree that any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 89% of students strongly agree that the course is well organised and running smoothly | |
| 89% of students strongly agree that the timetable works efficiently for them | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively |
| Learning resources | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that the IT resources and facilities provided have supported their learning well | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported their learning well | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that they have been able to 3ess course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when they needed to | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 85% of students strongly agree that the IT resources and facilities provided have supported their learning well | |
| 93% of students strongly agree that the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported their learning well | |
| 86% of students strongly agree that they have been able to 3ess course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when they needed to |
| Learning community | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 68% of students strongly agree that they feel part of a community of staff and students | |
| 100% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of their course | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 63% of students strongly agree that they feel part of a community of staff and students | |
| 67% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of their course |
| Student voice | |
|---|---|
| SOCIOLOGY | |
| 96% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on their course | |
| 84% of students strongly agree that staff value students’ views and opinions about the course | |
| 76% of students strongly agree that it is clear how students’ feedback on the course has been acted on | |
| 78% of students strongly agree that the students’ union (association or guild) effectively represents students’ academic interests | |
| ECONOMICS | |
| 87% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on their course | |
| 88% of students strongly agree that staff value students’ views and opinions about the course | |
| 68% of students strongly agree that it is clear how students’ feedback on the course has been acted on | |
| 62% of students strongly agree that the students’ union (association or guild) effectively represents students’ academic interests |
University TEF Outcome
Statistics
Source: hesa.ac.uk
UCAS Points48
Employment Rate80%
Average Graduate Salary£18000
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