Economics with French
Durham University
UCAS Code: L1R1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics and French at grade A. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Information: Applicants are encouraged to avoid studying both Economics and Business Studies. A-Level Economics is not required though for anyone taking this subject this will form part of the offer made to you. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of merit. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A-level Mathematics and French at Grade A.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics and French at grade D3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) at Higher Level to include French and Mathematics or Standard Level grade 7 Mathematics. Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation at Higher or Standard Level are accepted. Mathematical Studies at Standard Level is not accepted.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics and French at grade H2.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Mathematics and French at grade D.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A-level Mathematics and French at Grade A.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Advanced Higher Mathematics and French at Grade A. Advanced Higher Statistics is not accepted as a substitute for AH Mathematics. If both of these subjects are taken at this level then a further Advanced Higher is necessary.
Scottish Higher
Offers are normally based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
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About this course
We understand the value of expanding your study experience beyond a single subject which is why, with our BA Economics with French, we’re focused on providing multiple perspectives and a truly international experience. Your studies will follow a similar pattern to the BA Economics programme, except that you take compulsory modules in French in your first, second and fourth years. In your third year you’ll study at a university in Aix-en-Provence through the ERASMUS programme while continuing to study Economics.
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the economics compulsory modules, you take a further two compulsory modules covering French language and The Invention of France. In addition, you choose one further optional module from a selection that currently includes both economics and French options and have the opportunity to take a module from another department.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study four compulsory modules covering French language, and core Economics modules, and choose two further optional modules, one of which can be a module offered by another department, which could include a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
**Year 3**
During the third year of study, students must undertake a period of residence in France and must study and pass a minimum of 40 ECTS credits from those modules offered on the ‘licence sciences economique’ (third-year modules), those designed for students who specialise in either ‘Economie Internationale’ or ‘Economie et Gestion de l’enterprise’ at the University of Aix-Marseilles II.
**Year 4**
In the fourth year, you study one compulsory module in French and a double Dissertation module. In addition, you study three modules from a list of optional economics modules and have the opportunity to take one module from another department
The Study Abroad year fees are set annually by the University. For the definitive amount of the Study Abroad year fees payable please contact our study abroad team [email protected]
**Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2023.**
**Placement Year**
You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/
Modules
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the economics compulsory modules, you take a further two compulsory modules covering French language and The Invention of France. In addition, you choose one further optional module from a selection that currently includes both economics and French options and have the opportunity to take a module from another department.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study four compulsory modules covering French language, and core Economics modules, and choose two further optional modules, one of which can be a module offered by another department, which could include a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
**Year 3**
During the third year of study, students must undertake a period of residence in France and must study and pass a minimum of 40 ECTS credits from those modules offered on the ‘licence sciences economique’ (third-year modules), those designed for students who specialise in either ‘Economie Internationale’ or ‘Economie et Gestion de l’enterprise’ at the University of Aix-Marseilles II.
**Year 4**
In the fourth year, you study one compulsory module in French and a double Dissertation module. In addition, you study three modules from a list of optional economics modules and have the opportunity to take one module from another department
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