Economics with Italian

Description

Do you want to combine the study of economics with a modern foreign language? Economics is not only about stocks and shares and financial markets, it relates to every aspect of our lives where there is a demand to produce and supply goods and services.

This course is similar to our BA Economics but allows you to learn Italian as part of your studies. You enter the course on one of two language levels and will be tested on enrolment to make sure you study at the right level. You will complete your course either at Proficiency or Mastery level. For the more advanced language courses, you may be required to study abroad for a period of time.

Whether you have already studied aspects of economics, this course gives a thorough introduction to all aspects of economics and mathematics, including micro and macroeconomics, and introduces you to quantitative research methods (this is common across all our courses).

During your second year, you build on these skills and in your third year you will specialise in areas that you find most interesting, whilst at the same time continuing to build your language skills. You are required to complete a project in your third year (applicable to all our courses) and is an excellent way to evidence the skills you have learnt to future employers or prepare for postgraduate study.

Whether you continue studying or go into work, you will graduate secure in the knowledge you have received one of the best undergraduate training available in economics, from one of the top-rated research departments in the UK.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11950 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

In your first year all your modules will be compulsory. With a small number of exceptions, if you successfully complete the first year of your BA, then you are qualified to enter the second year of that course and a range of other courses: for example, if you take economics, politics, philosophy and sociology, then you have a choice of at least nine possible single or joint honours courses at the end of your first year. This means you can change your course, providing you have taken the appropriate pre-requisites and places are available.
During your second year you will have 30 credits of optional modules, meaning you can take two optional half-year modules or one full-year module. In your final year you will have a greater deal of flexibility; you will have 30 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules and a 30 credit research project, an individual piece of research on a topic that interests you, which is compulsory.
We operate a credit framework for our awards, which is based on principles widely used across the UK university sector. Each module has a credit rating attached and our standard three-year course consists of 360 credits (120 credits in your first year, and 240 credits across your second and final years).

Year 1

Introduction to Economics;
Introduction to Quantitative Economics;
Methods of Economic Analysis; and
one Italian language option

Year 2

Macroeconomics;
Microeconomics;
one Italian language option; and
two half-year economics modules

Year 3

Economics Research Project;
one Italian language option; and
four half-year economics modules

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• A-levels: AAB-ABB including an A-level in the relevant language (or equivalent)
• GCSE Mathematics: B (if not taken at A-level)
• GCSE English: C
• IB: 33-32 points, including Standard Mathematics grade 5, if not taken Higher Level (we consider IB certificates at the Higher Level on a case-by-case basis)
• Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 12 level three credits at distinction and the remainder at merit (or above) or achievement of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 6 level three credits at distinction and the remainder at merit (or above).

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component (or equivalent). Different requirements apply for second year entry.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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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 University of Essex.

Funding

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