Economics with Italian
Royal Holloway, University of London
UCAS Code: L1R3 | Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
Royal Holloway, University of London
UCAS Code: L1R3 | Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE Maths at grade A or 7. A-level in Italian at grade B for the advanced-level language pathway, or grade B in an essay-based subject for the beginners'-level language pathway. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Access to HE Diploma
Plus Maths GCSE grade A or 7. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education. A Level grade B in the appropriate language for the advanced pathway.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5,5,5 at Higher Level subjects with either 5 SL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 5 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation and a minimum of 32 points overall. For the advanced level language pathway, 5 in Italian at Higher Level is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H3 Maths. H3 in the appropriate language for the advanced pathway.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Distinction Distinction plus an B at A-level in a relevant subject plus Mathematics GCSE grade A (7). A Level Italian grade B for Advanced Pathway.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
In a relevant subject plus grade A or 7 in GCSE Maths. A Level grade B in the appropriate language for the advanced pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction plus a B at A-level in a relevant subject plus Mathematics GCSE grade A (7). A Level Italian grade B for Advanced Pathway. A Level grade B in the appropriate language for the advanced pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A-level grades BB including Maths or A-level grades AB and grade A or 7 in GCSE Maths. A-Level Italian grade B is required for the advanced language pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant subject plus Mathematics GCSE grade A (7). A Level Italian grade B for Advanced Pathway.
Scottish Higher
Including Maths. Grade B in the appropriate language for the advanced pathway.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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About this course
Studying Economics with Italian at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at one of the UK’s top ten economics teaching and research centres and spend a quarter of your time studying Italian with leading experts. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. The knowledge and transferable skills gained, coupled with proficient Italian language skills, will lead to excellent career prospects in public and private management, financial institutions and in government.
Through this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond; you will learn to appreciate and apply the core theories of micro and macroeconomics; gain important quantitative and computing skills that are widely applicable as well as skills in logical reasoning and gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning. Your added focus on Italian means you will develop advanced technical proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Our courses follow a coherent and developmental structure which we combined with an effective and flexible approach to study.
- Learn a language within a course that caters for beginners and them builds your written, grammar, reading and writing in Italian.
- Build your economic knowledge within a real world framework that will enhance your transferable skills for future employment.
- See how the ever-changing nature of money shapes the economy.
Modules
Please refer to our website for information:
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/economics/economics-with-italian/
Assessment methods
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
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This is a degree in demand, as business increasingly needs workers who can examine and explain complex data. And yet the number of economics graduates fell by nearly 10% last year, which means demand is even greater. As so many economic grads go into banking and finance, it's not surprising that over half of all 2015's economics graduates who did go into work were working in London. And don't think it's just the finance industry that's interested in these graduates - there's a significant number who enter the IT industry to work with data as analysts and consultants. It's quite common for economics graduates to go into jobs such as accountancy and management consultancy which may require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications - so don’t assume you won’t have to take any more exams once you leave uni. And the incentive to take them, of course, is better pay, which will be on top of an already healthy average starting salary of over £30,000 for graduates working in the capital.
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