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Economics and International Economics

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Course overview

Step into the fast-paced world of international economics and discover how global forces shape the way nations trade, grow, and respond to crises. Our BSc Economics and International Economics equips you with a rigorous foundation in macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics and international trade, while challenging you to think critically about the policies and events that drive the global economy.

From year one, you鈥檒l be part of a vibrant academic community with the freedom to tailor your studies. Optional modules let you explore areas such as financial economics, development, industrial economics, econometrics, political economy and behavioural economics, giving you the chance to follow your curiosity and sharpen your expertise.

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Modules

Core modules

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Year one

Students with A level maths (or equivalent) must take all the modules in this group:

  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Introduction to International Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Statistical Methods

Students without A level maths (or equivalent) must take all the modules in this group:

  • Foundations of Microeconomics
  • Foundations of Macroeconomics
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Introduction to International Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Statistical Methods

9 modules

Applied Economics

In this module, you鈥檒l explore trends in long run economic growth and globalisation. You鈥檒l gain an understanding of how this has led to dramatic changes in the relative wealth of nations over the last 500 years. We will then ask two key questions: why have modern economic growth started in some places rather than others? And while have some countries been able to catch up, while others have not? These investigations will improve our understanding of why some countries are much richer than others and will give us some important insights on how to promote sustained growth in developing countries.

We will then turn to the economics of globalisation. This will look at the gains from trade, addressing debates regarding free trade and protectionism. You'll consider the movement of capital and migrant workers, looking at the causes of international mobility and the impact on both sending and receiving economies. Particular attention will be given to the rise of China in the world economy, to European economic integration and to potential deglobalisation.


Introduction to International Economics

Understand the economics of global integration and policy coordination. This module examines EU policies, international聽trade聽and the roles of major global institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO)聽and聽International Monetary Fund聽(IMF), offering insights into the economic impacts of international cooperation.


Introduction to Microeconomics

Dive into the world of microeconomics, exploring how firms and households make decisions in various market conditions.聽You'll聽learn the fundamentals, apply them to real-world聽scenarios聽and develop analytical skills through maths聽and diagrams. Engage in discussions and tutorials to enhance your understanding and communication skills.


Introduction to Macroeconomics

Discover the big picture of the economy with this introductory macroeconomics course. Focus on the cyclical patterns of aggregate output and the interplay of real and monetary factors. Learn聽basic聽models, particularly聽dynamic general equilibrium modelling tools,聽and apply them to both theoretical and practical situations.聽Develop your analytical and communication skills through essays and presentations.


Mathematical Economics

In this module, you鈥檒l develop a sound basis in the fundamentals of mathematical methods used in economics. You鈥檒l learn to represent economic problems as mathematical problems and to solve them. You鈥檒l learn to apply mathematical techniques in an appropriate manner.


Foundations of Microeconomics: Choice, Markets and Welfare

Start your journey in microeconomics. Analyse household and firm choices, market demand and supply, and various market structures, such as perfect competition and monopolistic firms. Learn to evaluate economic outcomes and market failures聽and develop essential skills for studying economics.


Foundations of Macroeconomics: Growth, Cycles and Policy

Begin your macroeconomics聽education by studying the aggregate economy. Focus on short-term economic fluctuations and long-term聽growth聽and聽debate the role of government in economic management. Learn basic macroeconomic models and apply them to real-world situations.


Quantitative Economics

Master the mathematical and statistical methods used in economic聽modelling. 糖心原创 mathematical finance,聽function聽analysis,聽differentiation, optimisation, integration, statistical聽methods聽and regression聽analysis. Apply these tools to analyse economic problems and develop your quantitative skills.


Statistical Methods

This module will introduce you to fundamental statistical concepts. You鈥檒l be introduced to the ideas behind regression analysis through simple linear regression. You鈥檒l learn to apply statistical and graphical techniques in an appropriate manner. You鈥檒l also be introduced to data analysis using Excel. You鈥檒l be expected to complete a series of tasks and solve assignments designed to familiarise you with common challenges faced by professional economists in a business environment and in academia.


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Entry requirements

Fees

拢10,050 per year

Duration and additional information

3 years full-time

The course itself is challenging but extremely engaging because of the diversity of modules offered. I studied a wide range of theories in political economics, monetary economics, trade economics and development economics."

Esther Mpagalile

Inclusive Growth Analyst, UN Development Programme

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