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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
This course offers you an understanding of how the economy and the financial system are connected. Through a distinctive, pluralist approach, the course examines both traditional and alternative theories and their real-life applications.You'll explore the interplay of financial markets, instruments, and institutions, as well as their impact on the economy. You'll develop many skills that are highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.
The module will help you develop many of the basic skills used in the discipline of economics. The module explores and covers a variety of study and research techniques. You will develop skills in the use of language, writing, ICT usage, data collection, data interpretation and group work. Key threshold economic concepts will also be incorporated. Particular emphasis will be placed on small-group learning and personal development planning.
In this module, you are introduced to the techniques of model building and analytical reasoning used in microeconomics. Some of these techniques are then used as an input into the analysis of economics at the macroeconomic level. In the early phase of the module, you are taught about microeconomic models and explore the application of these models to current economic issues. In the later phase, you learn about the main macroeconomic aggregates, the basic model of aggregate demand and supply and the importance of the time horizon in macroeconomics.
This module provides an introduction to mathematical and statistical techniques. You will be prompted to appreciate how mathematical reasoning is used in economics and develop skills in the numerical, graphical and statistical analysis of economic data.
This module is a core course for students pursuing full-field programmes in Economics. This module offers a detailed survey of the origins and emergence of capitalism and the economic thinking that paralleled these developments. It will develop key aspects of the contemporary economy - firms and competition in the national and international environment and the role of the state in national and supra-national contexts. It will then proceed with an introduction to the role of finance in capitalism and the nature and causes of financial crises.
This module provides an introduction to modern finance and financial markets. Core elements of corporate finance are examined in the broader context of the working of financial markets and institutions, and the pricing of financial assets. We will discuss key analytical concepts, tools and theories of financial decision making and the functioning of financial markets, and examine empirical information about trends in the global financial system.
This module will extend knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques acquired at level 4 and will introduce you to multivariate techniques in mathematics and statistics.
This module develops and builds mainly on knowledge acquired in the Economic Policy and Principles module at Level 4 but also the Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economics module at the same level. It provides fundamental knowledge on the key areas of macroeconomic theory and policy in the short-run and long-run and within both closed and open economy settings. Real world applications are signposted at the earliest opportunity.
This module will develop the model building techniques encountered at level 4, and extend the scope of these models to a wider range of problems. It will show the use of microeconomic models in a problem solving context and provide an analytical basis for subsequent elective modules.
Explore the world of finance and discover how money moves through banks, markets, and financial institutions. This module examines financial intermediaries, the mechanics of banking and monetary systems, and the impact of financial crises. You’ll learn about the structure and functions of financial institutions, how financial markets operate, and the regulations designed to keep them stable. With real-world examples and a look at both historical and modern challenges, this module will help you understand the financial forces that shape the world around you.
The capstone module is designed to further students' skills in writing and presenting economic analysis, together with achieving a higher level of understanding in a chosen economic subject area. Students will refine their ability to communicate economic subjects to a broad audience in an academically sound fashion.
This module will introduce the economic structure of developing countries, the specific challenges they face and their position in world economy today. It will introduce students to issues of growth and development in lower-income countries and their significance for the world economy.
The module analyses the essential theoretical and policy issues of international trade and finance. In doing so care is taken to link both international trade and finance theory with real world events.
This module gives you a dedicated opportunity to develop your Future Skills Graduate Attributes. At the start of the module, you will be supported to self-assess your current skills profile. You will determine which attributes and skills you need to develop to support your career ambitions. In this process, you will be supported by a dedicated career coach, helping you explore a range of options that includes self-employment/freelancing, starting your own business, higher level study, and other professional graduate-level opportunities. Throughout the module, you will be given opportunities to engage with external mentors, to support reflection and to develop a professional network. You will undertake a tailored series of activities and projects, aligned to your goals, from a menu of development options. This could include short courses, enrichment activities and experiential learning options such as micro-placements. You will also be able to reflect on activities outside the University that develop your graduate attributes, such as work or volunteering.
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