(Year Four for Language students)
PROGRAMME
STRUCTURES
N300 BSc (Econ) Banking and Finance
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Banking and Finance degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of economic analysis, particularly in the fields of money, banking and finance. It aims to stimulate students intellectually to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding economic problems and equip them with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of core subject areas of the discipline: macroeconomics, microeconomics, quantitative analysis, monetary economics and financial economics. It gives students a firm foundation of knowledge in the workings of the UK economy, with an emphasis on the banking and financial sectors, and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts.
The programme aims to develop in students the ability to apply economic analysis to solve theoretical and applied problems in economics and finance, and to evaluate alternative policy options. The study of economics, banking and finance encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. In Year 3 the programme offers students the opportunity to acquire detailed knowledge and technique in the specialist areas of economics of banking, international finance and financial economics.
YEAR 3
Three compulsory double modules BS3571 Economics of Banking
BS3554 Financial Economics BS3555 International Finance
Plus two double modules and one single module in each semester or three double modules from
BS3551 Econometrics BS3568 International Trade
BS3556 International Economic History BS3558 Labour Economics
BS3593 Corporate Reporting and Finance BS3728 Ethics and Morality of Business BS3573 The Economics of Development BS3572 Industrial Economics
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
BS3515 Financial Derivatives BS3615 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
N3R9 BSc (Econ) Banking and Finance with a European Language (French)
N3R2 BSc (Econ) Banking and Finance with a European Language (German)
N3R4 BSc (Econ) Banking and Finance with a European Language (Spanish)
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Banking and Finance with a European Language degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of economic analysis, particularly in the fields of money, banking and finance. It aims to stimulate students intellectually to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding economic problems and equip them with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of core subject areas of the discipline:
macroeconomics, microeconomics, quantitative analysis, monetary economics and financial economics. It gives students a firm foundation of knowledge in the workings of the UK economy, with an emphasis on the banking and financial sectors, and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts.
This degree programme aims to provide students with a competence in a specified European language and knowledge of the economy of the country of the language.
The programme aims to develop in students the ability to apply economic analysis to solve theoretical and applied problems in economics and finance, and to evaluate alternative policy options. The study of economics, banking and finance encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. In Year 4 the programme offers students the opportunity to acquire detailed knowledge and technique in the specialist areas of economics of banking, international finance and financial economics.
YEAR 4
Three compulsory double modules BS3571 Economics of Banking
BS3554 Financial Economics BS3555 International Finance
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and two double modules or
one double module and two single modules in each semester from:
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics BS3572 Industrial Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
BS3515 Financial Derivatives BS3615 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
and one of the following routes ROUTE 1 – FRENCH
BS3701 Language Skills for Professionals (French) ROUTE 2 – GERMAN
BS3721 Language Skills for Professionals (German) ROUTE 3 – SPANISH
BS3711 Language Skills for Professionals (Spanish)
L114 BSc (Econ) Business Economics
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Business Economics degree programme provides students with an understanding of economic theory, particularly that which focuses on the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. It aims to give students a firm understanding of the structure of business decision making, and an appreciation of how theoretical and quantitative economic perspectives can improve such decision making. It equips students with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline, including microeconomics, quantitative analysis and managerial economics.
The programme aims to inform students of the main features of the UK industrial economy and the key developments in business. The study of business economics encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core analytical skills that will be of value to students in their subsequent careers. The programme examines government and international business policy to identify their ramifications for the development of markets and firms. It introduces students to subject areas outside the economics discipline by offering them the opportunity to follow modules in finance, marketing and other aspects of management.
YEAR 3 – REQUIREMENTS Four compulsory double modules BS3570 Applied Macroeconomics & Finance
BS3547 Business Applications BS3572 Industrial Economics
BS3561 Modern Business Enterprise
Plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1
BS3551 Econometrics BS3568 International Trade
BS3556 International Economic History BS3558 Labour Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development
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Group 2 BS3593 Corporate Reporting and Finance
BS3727 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development BS3728 Ethics and Morality of Business
BS3543 Strategic Management BS3741 Marketing Decision Making BS3538 Work and Employment
L1R9 BSc (Econ) Business Economics with French L1RX BSc (Econ) Business Economics with German L1RY BSc (Econ) Business Economics with Spanish
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Business Economics with a European Language degree programme provides students with an understanding of economic theory, particularly that which focuses on the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. It aims to give students a firm understanding of the structure of business decision making, and an appreciation of how theoretical and quantitative economic perspectives can improve such decision making. It equips students with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline, including microeconomics, quantitative analysis and managerial economics.
This degree programme aims to provide students with a competence in a specified European language and knowledge of the economy of the country of the language.
The programme aims to inform students of the main features of the UK industrial economy and the key developments in business. The study of business economics encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core analytical skills that will be of value to students in their subsequent careers. The programme examines government and international business policy to identify their ramifications for the development of markets and firms.
YEAR 4
Four compulsory double modules BS3570 Applied Macroeconomics & Finance
BS3547 Business Applications BS3572 Industrial Economics
BS3561 Modern Business Enterprise
and one double module from:
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development
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and one of the following routes ROUTE 1 – FRENCH BS3701 Language Skills for Professionals (French) ROUTE 2 – GERMAN BS3721 Language Skills for Professionals (German)
ROUTE 3 – SPANISH BS3711 Language Skills for Professionals (Spanish)
L100 BSc (Econ) Economics
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Economics degree programme aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of Economic analysis and to stimulate students to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding both economic problems and a wider range of social and political issues. The programme will equip students with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline:
macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis. It aims to give students a firm foundation of knowledge of the workings of the UK economy and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts. It develops in students the ability to apply economic analysis to theoretical and applied problems in economics and to evaluate policy options.
The programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. It aims to interest students in the breadth and depth of economic analysis by offering them the opportunity to acquire knowledge and technique in a number of specialised areas. These include public finance, econometrics, welfare economics, economic history, labour economics and international economics.
YEAR 3 - REQUIREMENTS Two compulsory double modules BS3565 Macroeconomic Analysis
BS3566 Microeconomic Analysis
And four double modules from:
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3554 Financial Economics
BS3556 International Economic History BS3555 International Finance
BS3568 International Trade BS3558 Labour Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development BS3572 Industrial Economics
LN13 BSc (Econ) Economics and Finance
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The aim of the Economics & Finance programme is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the disciplines of economics and finance. It seeks to enable students to study particular aspects of these and cognate disciples within a coherent structure. The close relationship between economics and finance and disciplines of accounting and law is emphasised throughout the programme. The degree programme is organised to develop students’ academic and technical skills and to provide the breadth of understanding that is essential for successful careers in economics, finance and business.
Through the study of economics and finance, the Programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. It aims to interest student in the breadth and depth of economic and finance analysis by offering them the opportunity across the three years of study to acquire knowledge and technique in a number of specialised areas. These include monetary economics, financial economics, international corporate finance and business finance.
YEAR 3 – REQUIREMENTS Five compulsory double modules BS3502 Business Finance
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3514 International Corporate Finance BS3565 Macroeconomic Analysis
BS3566 Microeconomic Analysis
Plus one single module per semester
Autumn Semester Spring Semester
BS3515 Financial Derivatives BS3615 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
Or one compulsory double module BS3554 Financial Economics
LN12 BSc (Econ) Economics and Management Studies
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Economics and Management Degree Programme aims to equip students with a thorough grounding in the concepts, principles and techniques of the core areas of both economics and management: including microeconomics, quantitative analysis, marketing and strategic management. It provides students with an understanding of economic and management theory, particularly that which focuses on the efficiency, the competitive position, the organisational characteristics and the strategic objectives of the modern business enterprise. It aims to give students a firm understanding of the structure of business decision making, and an appreciation of how economic and management perspectives can improve such decision-making. It informs students of the main features of the UK industrial economy and the key developments in business and management. It develops in students the ability to apply economic and management analysis, including quantitative techniques, to problems within the business economy and to evaluate alternative policy options.
The programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core analytical skills that will be of value to students in their subsequent careers. Over the three years of study, it aims to introduce students to a wide range of subject areas in both the economics and management disciplines.
YEAR 3 – REQUIREMENTS Three double modules from:
BS3593 Corporate Reporting and Finance
BS3727 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development BS3728 Ethics & Morality of Business
BS3741 Marketing Decision Making BS3543 Strategic Management BS3538 Work & Employment
Plus modules from one of the following Groups Group 1
Three double modules from:
BS3571 Economics of Banking BS3554 Financial Economics BS3555 International Finance
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Group 2
Three double modules from:
BS3570 Applied Macroeconomics & Finance BS3547 Business Applications
BS3572 Industrial Economics
BS3561 Modern Business Enterprise
Group 3 Both BS3565 Macroeconomic Analysis
BS3566 Microeconomic Analysis
Plus one double module from:
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development
REQUIREMENTS
Students who studied BS2551 Money, Banking and Finance must select modules from Group 1
Students who studied BS2560 Managerial Economics must select modules from Group 2
Students who studied BS2549 Macroeconomic Theory must select modules from Group 3
L160 BSc Economics with a European Language (French)
L1R2 BSc Economics with a European Language (German)
L1R4 BSc Economics with a European Language (Spanish)
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The Economics with a European Language degree programme aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of Economic analysis and to stimulate students to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding both economic problems and a wider range of social and political issues. The programme will equip students with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of the core subject areas of the discipline: macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analysis. It aims to give students a firm foundation of knowledge of the workings of the UK economy and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts. It develops in students the ability to apply economic analysis to theoretical and applied problems in economics and to evaluate policy options.
This degree programme aims to provide students with a competence in a specified European language and knowledge of the economy of the country of the language.
The programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. It aims to interest students in the breadth and depth of economic analysis by offering them the opportunity to acquire knowledge and technique in a number of specialised areas, including public finance, welfare economics, economic history, labour economics and international economics.
YEAR 4 - REQUIREMENTS Two compulsory double modules BS3565 Macroeconomic Analysis
BS3566 Microeconomic Analysis
*Continued on next page*
And three double modules from:
BS3551 Econometrics
BS3554 Financial Economics BS3555 International Finance
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics BS3572 Industrial Economics
BS3573 The Economics of Development
And one of the following routes ROUTE 1 – FRENCH BS3701 Language Skills for Professionals (French)
ROUTE 2 – GERMAN BS3721 Language Skills for Professionals (German)
ROUTE 3 – SPANISH BS3711 Language Skills for Professionals (Spanish)
JOINT HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
LL12 BSc (Econ) Politics and Economics
YEAR 3 – REQUIREMENTS Three double modules from:
BS3565 Macroeconomic Analysis*
BS3566 Microeconomic Analysis*
BS3551 Econometrics**
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics BS3554 Financial Economics BS3571 Economics of Banking BS3555 International Finance
BS3573 The Economics of Development BS3572 Industrial Economics
PLUS 60 CREDITS IN POLITICS
* Macroeconomic Analysis and Microeconomic Analysis must be taken together and students must have taken BS2570 Introductory Econometrics in Year 2.
**In order to select BS3551 Econometrics, students must have taken BS2570 Introductory Econometrics in Year 2.
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VL11 BA Economics and History VL51 BA Economics and Philosophy
YEAR 3 – REQUIREMENTS Three double modules from:
BS3556 International Economic History BS3568 International Trade
BS3558 Labour Economics BS3554 Financial Economics BS3571 Economics of Banking BS3555 International Finance
BS3573 The Economics of Development BS3572 Industrial Economics
PLUS 60 CREDITS OF MODULES FROM HUMANITIES