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| Why Choose Aberdeen? |
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The best reason to study Economics is to get a greater understanding of the world around you. Studying Economics provides a range of skills that will help you understand business decisions, political processes, social reforms, and international relations. In addition, an Economics degree offers excellent employment opportunities or serves as a first rate foundation from which to pursue postgraduate study.
1 Study in a strong, internationally recognised research environment in areas such as labour and energy economics
2 Benefit from an excellent teaching environment, which is committed to the needs of industry - developing general transferable skills and an integration of research into teaching
3 Develop intellectual skills by analysing and evaluating a range of contemporary economic problems
4 Gain analytical skills that are important in a wide variety of careers in business, government, education, or private research and consulting
5 Study a subject that is both interesting and which offers considerable scope for career advancement (new Economics graduates gain relatively high earnings) |
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| Teaching & Assessment |
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| Course delivery is via a mixture of lectures, seminars and small group tutorials. Increasing use is made of Web-based learning. Assessment is by coursework and examinations. |
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