Economics

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.

Hours

You will have about 12 to14 hours of directed study a week in Level 1. This number decreases in Levels 2 and 3. Students are also expected to undertake substantial independent study.

How will I be taught?

Lectures – These provide a broad overview of key concepts and ideas relating to your course and provide you a framework from which to carry out more in depth study.
Workshops – These are generally used for modules in finance or quantitative subjects. They often take the form of working through answers to a previously distributed assignment sheet of exercise questions.
Seminars – These relatively small groups are used to examine the lecture material in more detail, and to analyse and apply theoretical concepts in specific contexts.
One-to-one – You will have one-to-one supervision for your final year dissertation, and at all levels you will have a personal tutor who is available to discuss personal and academic problems. If you go on placement, you will also be allocated a work placement tutor who will monitor your progress and provide further support if you need it.
Other – This may include guest speakers from prominent organisations, research seminars and external site visits.

Assessment

Each subject is assessed in the term when it is studied. The proportion of exam to coursework is approximately 75% to 25%, but some courses have a higher proportion of continuous assessment. Level 1 does not count towards your final degree mark. Level 2 is worth a third, and Level 3 is worth the rest. The final year dissertation is worth a third of Level 3 marks.

Detailed Course Facts

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

• English

Course Content

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

Typical Modules

Level 1

• Microeconomic Principles

• Macroeconomic Principles

• Financial Markets and Accounting

• Mathematics for Economics and Finance

• Statistical Research Methods

• Introduction to Financial Accounting

Level 2 Core

• Introduction to Economic Modelling

• Microeconomic Principles II

• Macroeconomic Principles II

• Mathematical Economics

• Money and Banking

• Incentives and Contract Theory with Applications

• Work Placement (four-year programme only)

Level 3 Core

• Major Project

• Econometric Methods and Applications

• Advanced Topics in Economic Theory

Level 3 Options

• Managerial and Industrial Economics

• Behavioural Economics and Finance

• The Economics of Labour Markets

• International Money and Finance

Final year project

In your final year you will undertake a major project of approximately 10,000 words 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. Alternatively, the subject will be stimulated by topical issues such as directors’ pay, regulation of utilities or the European monetary union.
This is an important element of the degree and provides you with an opportunity for independent study, original thought and, especially for those on sandwich courses, an opportunity to apply economic and financial theories, concepts and models to practical problems.
You are assigned a Dissertation Supervisor who offers guidance on content, level and presentation.

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, including Grade B in A-level Maths or Statistics (General Studies not accepted for this subject at all).

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

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A-level Maths at grade A

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade AB including Maths

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 33 points, including Higher Level 5 in Maths or Maths Methods

• 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 including A-level Maths/Statistics grade B.

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.

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