Foundation Social Sciences + Economics
Program Summary
Module group of: Politics, Culture & Social Sciences Pathway Choosing to study social sciences alongside economics is a clever way to understand each subject better, since they both use methodologies from the social sciences. The Social Sciences module will examine what it means to be a social being and give you an understanding of the main approaches within the social sciences. Meanwhile, the Economics module will teach you how to understand fundamental economic theory and engage with key criticism and debates. You'll explore issues like inequality, poverty, income growth and sustainability and get a deeper knowledge of how social, political, and psychological factors influence economic decisions. This subject knowledge combination is particularly desirable for a variety of roles, including as an economist, data scientist, market research analyst, investment analyst, stockbroker, and more. When you study social sciences and economics, you’ll also be eligible to apply for degrees in International Management, Social Sciences, Political Economy and beyond. You will study a total of four modules and you will be allocated either one of English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking plus the Society module. Take a look at the Economics module and Social Sciences module to see more details about what you will learn from each foundation module, and view the full list of recommended and eligible undergraduate degrees on the tabs below.
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