Economics
London Metropolitan University
UCAS Code: L100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer CCC (96 UCAS points from two or more A levels) from business-related subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
You should have 60 credits overall in a business-related subject with 45 credits at Level 3 (with a minimum of 30 credits at Merit) and Communications and Maths units passed at Level 2. QAA accredited course required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a business-related subject.
Scottish Higher
A minimum of 99 UCAS points with at least 78 points at higher level in business-related subjects, plus English and Maths standard level at grade C.
UCAS Tariff
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
You will also need a further 48 UCAS points from two A levels (or equivalent) in business, humanities, social science, languages or science subjects.
About this course
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**Why study this course?**
Explore debates on economic growth, sustainability, banking and financial crises, and prepare for your career with a work placement. You'll learn from international economists, recognised for their research, and staff who are expert advisers to major financial institutions.
We've been ranked second in London for economics by The Guardian in its 2020 university league tables. We also ranked ninth for student satisfaction on our economics courses by the Complete University Guide 2020.
**More about this course**
Exploring current thinking on world economic growth, the course examines the development and sustainability of the international economy. This includes the world of finance, as well as patterns of international trade and global inequality. The course also covers everyday economics issues such as work and profit, income and saving, congestion, unemployment, inflation and exchange rates.
You'll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as a credited part of your course and to study in other European countries or the US.
Many of our staff have worked as advisers to organisations such as the European Commission, the UK Treasury, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the UK and Italian governments.
We will encourage you to research, reason, question, debate and reach your own conclusions. With your strong training, combined with opportunities to specialise in areas such as finance or international business, you'll become proficient in your field, and gain skills required by employers such as networking, presenting, team working and time management.
Students come from all parts of the UK and from over 70 countries. As such, you will have opportunities to exchange ideas, build lasting friendships and develop global networks.
The course helps you to develop your talent, prepare for high-level employment and build a successful career at the very top of your field. We can help you search and apply for short and long accredited work placements and posts in a variety of organisations.
Our teaching is student-centred and is highly rated for overall student satisfaction, as voted for in the National Student Survey of 2015. Previous students have gone on to work in banking and finance, international corporations, management, government and consultancy and research.
**What our students say**
"The lecturers are really helpful. They are always available when you need them, even outside office hours. One of the best things London Met offers is its employability scheme. This provides well-paid, part-time jobs, placements and intern jobs for students."
"Access to the Bloomberg facility of market data, news and analysis, is amazing. The course also provides a huge range of books. For the most part, teachers welcome communication from students and respond to emails relatively fast. They help resolve issues promptly. The teachers are friendly and easy to approach about any issues or queries."
Modules
Example Year 1 modules include: Business Law and Ethics (core, 15 credits); Data Science, Research and Analysis (core, 15 credits); Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core, 15 credits); Management Accounting Fundamentals (core, 15 credits); Principles of Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits); Principles of Microeconomics (core, 15 credits); Understanding and Managing Data (core, 15 credits); Understanding the Business and Economic Environment (core, 15 credits).
Example Year 2 modules include: Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis (core, 15 credits); Creating a Winning Business (alternative core, 15 credits); Learning through Work (alternative core, 15 credits); Principles of Econometrics (core, 15 credits); Investment (option, 15 credits); Principles of Finance (core, 15 credits); Applied Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits); Applied Microeconomics (core, 15 credits); Developing Inclusive Organisations (option, 15 credits); Sustainability, Business and Responsibility (option, 15 credits); Labour Economics (core, 15 credits).
Example Year 3 modules include: Professional Experience Year Placement (option, 30 credits); Dissertation (core, 30 credits); Financial and Economic Modelling (core, 15 credits); Financial Instruments (option, 15 credits); International Trade and Finance (core, 15 credits); Issues in Labour Markets (core, 15 credits); Development Economics (core, 15 credits); International Banking (option, 15 credits); Personal Finance (option, 15 credits); Practising Business Strategy (option, 15 credits).
Assessment methods
Our students develop their learning through a variety of activities including interactive large group sessions, workshops, and assessments. These include industry projects, case studies, executive summary reports, computer-based projects, group presentations, scenario simulations, seen/unseen exams.
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