Economics with Languages

Description

This programme would appeal to students who wish to acquire the knowledge of economics and the linguistic skills of a foreign language. Students achieve a strong grounding in economic principles and also acquire fluency in French, Spanish or Italian. In addition, students on this programme are encouraged to apply to participate in overseas exchanges with our Erasmus partners.

The programme has pathways leading to specific endorsed titles: BA Economics with Language (French); BA Economics with Language (Italian); BA Economics with Language (Spanish).

The aims of the programme are:

• To provide a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of the economy, the interaction of economic systems at the global level and to develop the skills for the constructive use, and clear communication of, that knowledge in a range of settings
• To provide knowledge of the mathematical and statistical methods needed for economic and business analysis and to train students in accessing and analysing economic data
• To enable students to acquire language fluency.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (International)

EU/Home: £9,000 International: £10,350

Scholarships available - please see our website www.gre.ac.uk/scholarships

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development 1 (15 credits)
• Quantitative Methods for Economists 1 (30 credits)
• European Language for pathway (30 credits)
• One 15-credit option from: Introduction to Economic Institutions and Framework; Banking and Finance in a Global Context 1

Year 2

• Intermediate Economics for Business (30 credits)
• Professional Practice in International Business and Economics (15 credits)
• Quantitative Methods for Economists 2 (30 credits)
• European Language for pathway (30 credits)
• One 15-credit option from: Banking and Finance in a Global Context 2; Multinational Business in the Growth Economy; Environmental Economics and Environmental Regulation; International Trade and Markets (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year

Final year

• Project (30 credits)
• European Language for pathway (30 credits)
• Two 30-credit options from: Applied Econometrics; Economics of International Development and Finance; Managerial Economics; Monetary Economics;Global Macroeconomics; Economics of Finance and Investment (60 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5

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

Requirements

Applicants should have:

300 UCAS points or equivalent

PLUS by whichever route, GCSEs at grade C or above in English and mathematics or Application of Numbers Key Skill level 2 and Communication (English)

• Applicants who do not have English as their first language require IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)

• Direct entry to Year 2 and 3 is available for qualified applicants.

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 University of Greenwich.