Economics and Business Finance

Description

Economics courses at Brunel combine an understanding of theory with the practical skills necessary to apply your knowledge to a business, industrial, financial or government environment. It is this combination, together with a strong background in finance, that distinguishes Brunel’s courses from other economics degrees.

Aims

This broad-based course aims to produce economists with a range of technical expertise including quantitative and computing skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical principles in the working environment.

Special Features

• The use of computers is an integral part of all our courses. You will make extensive use of computers attached to a powerful network. You will then be linked to other UK and international information sources. You will also become familiar with the analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions.

• This programme results in selective exemption from some professional accountancy and law exams. Not only is this a fast-track way to professional qualifications after you graduate, but it is also a symbol of the quality of the courses offered at Brunel.

• We have good links with business. This means:

• High-quality work placements;

• Up-to-date course content;

• Better opportunities to find a good job after you graduate.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 13000 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Emphasis is on both theory and practical applications. At Levels 1 and 2, you will take modules in economics, as well as modules in finance and computing and quantitative methods. The latter presupposes only GCSE in Maths and is made accessible to all students (although students who have A-level Maths have the opportunity of pursuing more advanced mathematical and statistical studies). You may also take modules from other disciplines in the Brunel Business School.

Typical Modules

Level 1 Core

• Macroeconomic Principles

• Microeconomic Principles

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Mathematics for Economics and Finance

• Statistical Research Methods

• Financial Markets

Level 2 Core

• Corporate Finance

• Corporate Investment

• Microeconomic Principles II

• Macroeconomic Principles II

• Corporate Investment

• Money and Banking

Plus one of the following two modules:

• Introduction to Economic Modelling

• Econometrics for Finance

• Work Placement (four-year programme only)

Level 3 Core

• Major Project

• Advanced Topic in Economic Theory

Plus one of the following two modules:

• Financial Theory

• Corporate Policy

Level 3 Options

• Managerial and Industrial Economics

• The Economics of Labour Markets

• Behavioural Economics and Finance

• Advanced Topic in Finance

• Econometric Methods and Applications

• International Money and Finance

Final Year Project

In your final year you will undertake a dissertation which is linked to your degree. This is a piece of personal research which is often seen by prospective employers and which may stem directly from a work placement. Otherwise the subject will be stimulated by topical issues such as directors’ pay, regulation of utilities or European monetary union.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 60(Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test : 92

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Requirements

• GCE A-level ABB, with a Grade C in AS-level Maths or Statistics (if A-level Maths is taken, grade B will be required) (General Studies not accepted for this subject at all).

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD in a related subject plus Grade C in AS-level Maths or Statistics.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A-level at grade A plus Grade C in AS-level Maths or Statistics

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade AB plus Grade C in AS-level Maths or Statistics

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 33 points, including 5 in Standard Maths or 4 in Higher Maths

• Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher plus AS-Level Maths or Statistics grade C.

GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C are also required.

Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants as well as our full GCSE requirements and accepted equivalencies in place of GCSE’s.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

• Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)

• BrunELT: 65% (min 55% in all areas)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.