BA (Hons)Economics and International Relations (Placement)
| Study location | United Kingdom, Leicester, Campus Centre |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | L101 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
This programme helps you gain a broad grounding in economics and an understanding of the ways in which international political developments affect and are affected by the world economy.
Programme structure
Year 1
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Applied Economic Analysis
Introduction to Contemporary International Relations
Introduction to Globalisation
Year 2
Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics
Themes and Debates in International Relations Theory
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
Business Research Issues and Analysis
Economic History
European Economic Issues
Financial Markets and Institutions
New Directions in Economics
Political Analysis
Politics in Action
The Cold War
The Making of a Global World
The Politics of the European Union
Year 3
Placement year
Year 4
Development in Advanced Microeconomics
Open Economy Macroeconomics
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
Developments in Advanced Microeconomics
Economic Development
Economics Dissertation
Financial Markets and the Central Bank
International Trade
Open Economy Macroeconomics
Political Economy
Globalisation and Democracy
Government and Policy in China
International Security in a Globalised World
Politics Dissertation
Career opportunities
An Economics degree is ideal preparation for a career in business, finance and the civil service.
Since the global financial crisis of 2007/08, Economics has been on the centre stage of policy analysis, and the need for sound economic skills and competencies will be high for the foreseeable future.
Recent graduates have progressed on to roles such as Financial Analyst at PwC, Graduate Consultant at IBM and Revenue Management Analyst at TNT.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.