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Department of Economics Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHES-AKB03: BSc(Hons) Economics with Year long work placement


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DAPS and exit awards:
 UHES-AFB03: BSc(Hons) Economics
UHES-AKL03: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHES-AKC03: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: No;
NFAAR version applicable:
 NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES10001 Introductory microeconomics 6 Credits
ES10005 Core skills for economists: mathematics 1 6 Credits
ES10007 The modern world economy 6 Credits
ES10091 Core skills for economists: introduction to probability and statistics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits
MN10354 An introduction to law 6 Credits
SP10204 Introduction to international development 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES10002 Introductory macroeconomics 6 Credits
ES10004 Core skills for economics: statistics and data analysis 6 Credits
ES10006 Core skills for economists: mathematics 2 6 Credits
ES10008 Economic policy in the UK 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN10500 Corporate finance for managers 6 Credits
SP10203 Development economics: microeconomic perspective 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20159 Econometrics 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20070 Money and finance 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20011 Intermediate microeconomics 1 6 Credits
ES20013 Intermediate macroeconomics 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
NB. Students choosing a year long option ES20070 must select 1 unit from this list; all other students must select 2 units.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20023 Economics of politics 6 Credits
MN20501 Intermediate accounting 6 Credits
SP20277 Development economics: macroeconomic perspective 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20012 Intermediate microeconomics 2 6 Credits
ES20014 Intermediate macroeconomics 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
NB. Students choosing a year long option ES20070 must select 1 unit from this list; all other students must select 2 units.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20019 Public finance - economics of taxation 6 Credits
ES20022 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
ES20097 Games and experiments 6 Credits
MN20503 Intermediate corporate finance for managers 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20024 Placement 60 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES30029 Final year research project 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES30026 Advanced macroeconomics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES30027 Advanced econometrics 1 6 Credits
ES30031 Environmental economics 1 6 Credits
ES30033 International trade 6 Credits
ES30035 Analytical development economics 6 Credits
ES30037 Experimental, behavioural and neuro economics 6 Credits
ES30038 Public choice 6 Credits
ES30083 Health economics 6 Credits
ES30089 Economics of banking 6 Credits
ES30092 Game theory 6 Credits
ES30170 Technological change and sustainability 6 Credits
MN30470 Investment and trading 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES30025 Advanced microeconomics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES30028 Advanced econometrics 2 6 Credits
ES30032 Environmental economics 2 6 Credits
ES30040 Economics of incentives 6 Credits
ES30044 Industrial organisation 6 Credits
ES30046 Growth theory 6 Credits
ES30093 Political economy 6 Credits
ES30096 Economics of financial markets 6 Credits
ES30098 Economics of innovation and entrepreneurship 6 Credits
ES30099 Monetary economics 6 Credits
MN30549 Advanced accounting 6 Credits
SP30278 Development finance 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.