
History and Economics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Economics BA (Hons)
Study History from the sixteenth century to modern day, while developing knowledge and capabilities in applied economic analysis to solve real business issues.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
1. Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate
2. Benefit from Derby and Derbyshire’s rich historical and cultural heritage as the backdrop to your studies
3. You’ll develop strong applied skills in ...
Study History from the sixteenth century to modern day, while developing knowledge and capabilities in applied economic analysis to solve real business issues. <br/><br/><strong>KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE</strong> <br/><br/><br/>1. Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate <br/><br/><br/>2. Benefit from Derby and Derbyshire’s rich historical and cultural heritage as the backdrop to your studies <br/><br/><br/>3. You’ll develop strong applied skills in the application of economic analysis to business issues <br/><br/><br/>4. Put economic theory into practice – our Financial Markets Lab allows you to experience the pace and excitement of the trading floor <br/><br/><br/>5. Opportunities to go on international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies <br/><br/><br/><strong>HOW YOU’LL LEARN:</strong> <br/><br/>For History modules you’ll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, study visits and co-curricular learning. <br/><br/>Real world learning is at the heart of our economics modules, with the focus on solving genuine business problems as well as engaging with external experts to discuss economic concepts. You’ll learn through a compelling combination of: <br/><br/><br/>- interactive lectures <br/><br/><br/>- expert speakers <br/><br/><br/>- problem-solving seminars <br/><br/><br/>- group work <br/><br/><br/>- group discussion <br/><br/><br/>- workshops <br/><br/><br/>- case study analysis <br/><br/><br/>- computer lab work <br/><br/><br/>- practical analysis <br/><br/><br/><strong>YOUR CAREER:</strong> <br/><br/>Due to the transferable nature of the skills you’ll learn studying History such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis, independent thought and problem solving, youll be suitably positioned for a range of roles upon graduating. In recent years, our own graduates have entered into a variety of careers, including: <br/><br/><br/>• Teaching <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Libraries <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Museums and archives <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Retail and commercial management <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Human resources <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Marketing <br/><br/><br/><br/>An Economics degree adds prestige to your CV and could be your stepping stone to a lucrative graduate training scheme or a well-rewarded financial consultancy role. Economics graduates with an understanding of business and leadership are in great demand across the public, private and voluntary sectors worldwide. As well as roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations. <br/><br/>Our focus on problem-solving and practical economic analysis extends your career scope further still, opening doors to a much broader range of opportunities than with a more conventional Economics qualification. Some graduates go on to follow careers in areas such as HR, marketing, PR and sales. <br/><br/><strong>STUDY OPTIONS:</strong> <br/><br/>On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
2CHY
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:24,P:6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A level
B,B,C
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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