BScEcon (Hons) Economics Degree at the University of Portsmouth

This module aims to provide economics students with a foundational understanding of key concepts and practices in accounting, finance, retail banking, and central banking. It lays the groundwork for more advanced study in finance-related modules to follow.

The module will provide tools that enable students to define and use macroeconomic frameworks. The module aims to explore key concepts that explains the structure and performance of the economy, introducing key concepts that are employed in developing macroeconomics models that underpin economic policy.

Unlock the power of microeconomics to better understand real-world issues and the policies that can lead to sustainable and socially optimal resource use. On this module, you'll explore essential microeconomic concepts and learn how individual choices shape economic outcomes. You'll be able to apply your new knowledge to current global challenges and examine possible policy solutions for fair, efficient, and sustainable resource allocation. After completing this part of the course, you'll be wel

This module will equip you with the applied statistical, mathematical and software-based skills for economic analysis, forming a foundation for advanced quantitative study. In this module you'll gain a strong foundation in the statistical and mathematical techniques used in economics and business, with a clear focus on practical application. You'll learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative data, using a range of software tools to build confidence in handling real economic and bus

Discover how modern economic research explains today's global challenges, as you apply advanced theories to real-world policy decisions and debates shaping societies worldwide. Throughout the module, you will have the opportunity to explore advanced, contemporary economics by engaging with current research and theory to understand how economists analyse real-world problems shaped by global events and policy challenges. You'll develop strong analytical skills by evaluating evidence, comparing eco

In this module you'll develop advanced data analysis skills to explore and interpret complex economic relationships. You'll build on earlier quantitative study to explore how econometric models are used to analyse complex relationships in economics and business. With a strong applied focus, you'll work with real datasets and a range of software tools to carry out your own empirical analysis across areas such as finance, banking, and the wider economy. This module will develop your ability to eva

Deepen your economics knowledge by applying behavioural insights to real-world issues and evaluating policies beyond the limits of traditional economic models. You'll revisit core economic concepts through contemporary behavioural perspectives and strengthen your understanding of economics. The module will give you the opportunity to analyse real-world economic issues empirically, evaluate market outcomes and assess the limits of classical economic models. Through critical and ethical analysis,

Gain a competitive edge in the job market and memories to last a lifetime by studying overseas for a year. Discover another culture as you grow your subject knowledge or refine your foreign language skills at one of our partner universities. You'll enhance your worldliness, self-awareness and cross-cultural communication abilities as you build your international network and meet people from across the world. At the end of the module you'll evaluate your development and return to Portsmouth prepa

Unlock the power of data using analytics and business intelligence, building the skills to interpret performance and drive high-impact business decisions. On this module you'll explore how businesses use data to understand performance and make better decisions, building confidence in analytics and business intelligence through practical, applied learning. You'll analyse trends, uncover patterns and generate insight using descriptive and diagnostic techniques that support informed business decisi

Explore how behavioural economics explains real human decision-making, and learn how economic experiments are used to study why behaviour often departs from standard economic models. This module will explore behavioural economics and how real people make decisions, discovering how psychological insights challenge and enrich traditional economic models. You'll engage with core behavioural concepts and evidence, developing an understanding of how economists use experiments to identify and explain

Explore how economics drives real-world change by analysing issues like poverty, growth, and policy to design solutions that improve lives across developing countries. On this module, you'll develop an understanding of how economic theory meets real-world challenges in developing countries by exploring development issues like poverty and inequality through data and real-world case studies. You'll gain practical insights to design solutions that create meaningful global impact.

Discover how global finance really works, from banks and markets to policy and sustainability, and gain the skills employers value in today's fast-changing financial world. Step inside the global financial system and understand how banks, markets, and monetary policy shape real economic outcomes. You'll build practical skills in analysing bonds, exchange rates, and financial data used by professionals. Explore cutting-edge themes such as financial regulation, stability, green finance, and enviro

Explore the biggest global challenges, from climate change to geopolitics, using critical analysis and real-world cases to understand the challenges and opportunities for our rapidly changing world. This module explores the most pressing global issues shaping the contemporary world, you'll examine climate change, conflict, inequality, global health and governance through real-world case studies and current debates. Combining theory with policy analysis, you'll develop critical thinking and analyt

This module aims to contrast techniques suitable for the analysis of cross-section data, time series data and panel data. Students are able to develop skills of critical analysis in model formulation, estimation and testing through using real-world scenarios and case studies.

In this module, you'll explore how professional economists use economic tools to assess policy and investment choices, and how these decisions shape the economy and society. You'll design and carry out an applied economics project, using analytical techniques commonly used by professional economists to investigate policy and investment issues. Through working with data, you'll define clear economic problems, compare policy options, and evaluate evidence to support informed decision-making. You'l

Unlock your potential as an independent researcher by transforming your unique economic interests into a professional under the dedicated guidance of a specialist supervisor. Dive into the final-year journey of the economics research project, where you have the freedom to identify your own topic of enquiry and transform it into a sophisticated 7,000-word dissertation. You'll work closely with a specialist supervisor who serves as your personal tutor, guiding you through the process of investigat

Develop the skills to invest independently in the stock market, analysing companies and making evidence-based investment decisions using professional data and valuation tools. On this module you'll develop your understanding of finance and investment by analysing individual companies and making independent share-trading decisions within a supported, workshop-based environment. You'll apply investment concepts, financial analysis techniques and a range of strategies to evaluate company performanc

Engage in an independent research project to apply and enhance your analytical, organisational, and communication skills within economics and beyond. In this module, you'll design and manage your own independent research project in economics. With the support of an experienced tutor, you'll take charge of identifying a compelling research question, critically evaluating relevant literature and drawing meaningful conclusions based on your research. Along the way, you'll develop advanced skills in

Turn complex data into confident decisions, using advanced analytics and decision intelligence to evaluate performance and shape strategy. On this module you'll use advanced analytics and decision intelligence to tackle complex business problems, evaluating how data-driven insight supports confident, high-level decision-making. You'll apply descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytical techniques to interpret organisational performance, assess alternative scenarios and inform strategic choic