Module and Programme Catalogue

Search site

Find information on

2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Economics

Programme code:BS-ECONUCAS code:L100
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Mike Reynolds Contact address:M.M.Reynolds@Leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

- GCSE English Language, minimum grade B or higher.
- GCSE Mathematics, minimum grade A or higher.
- Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Leeds University Business School

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Leeds University Business School

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Economics

Programme specification:

Programme aims

Our graduate will:
PA1: Have an understanding of the main perspectives in Economics including a diverse range of micro-, macro- and applied theoretical approaches.
PA2: Be able to comprehend the complexity, diversity and scope of the global economy, national as well as international markets and companies and other organisation of all sizes.
PA3: Have the intellectual as well as quantitative and qualitative research skills required to comprehend, analyse and make sense of national and international economic issues.
PA4: Have the skills, competencies and understanding required to operate culturally appropriately, ethically, productively and with confidence when managing and consulting private, public and not-for-profit economic entities in a national and international economic environment.
PA5: Be able to understand how institutional and cultural similarities and differences influence economic decision- and policy-making.
PA6: Have an appreciation of the ethical and environmental issues that have emerged as a result of economic activities.
PA7: Have the skills, competencies, knowledge and understanding to build a career in the national or international corporate, business, public or not-for-profit sector.


Programme learning outcomes:

Our students will:
LO1: Conduct a theory and data based investigation into an economic problem in at least one country. (PA 1, 2 & 3)
LO2: Identify, collect, appraise and apply country-level data and information to resolve economic problems. (PA 1, 2 & 3)
LO3: Critically engage with current theoretical and empirical literature in a at least one field of economics to analyse issues in either a local or the global economy and their relevance for policy design or the management of commercial, public or not-for-profit organisations. (PA 1, 2, 3 & 4)
LO4: Apply analytical, critical thinking and intellectual skills required to solve national or international economic problems. (PA 1 & 3)
LO5: Design, execute and present a significant and extended piece of independent research on an economic topic. (PA 1, 2 & 3)
LO6: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to function sensitively and productively when working in cross-cultural teams. (PA 4, 5 & 7)
LO7: Critically evaluate the potential of economic activities to deliver positive and negative social and environmental outcomes. (PA 4, 6 & 7)
LO8: Produce professional-quality economic reports and documents. (PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7)
L09: Deliver professional-quality presentations on economic issues using appropriate visual aids and technical support. (PA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7)


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 70 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS1065Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Economics10 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS1280Mathematical Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1295Economics and Global History10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1585Economic Institutions (Industry)10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1610Research Skills for Economists10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1950Economic Theory and Applications 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 0-20 credits from the following modules, depending on Maths qualification achieved:

Students who have completed GCSE Maths will be required to study the following modules:

LUBS1260Mathematics for Economics and Business 110 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1270Statistics for Economics and Business 110 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Students who have completed A Level Maths will be required to study the following module:

LUBS1270Statistics for Economics and Business 110 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Students who have completed A-Level Maths with S1 AND S2 should NOT take either pathway

Students are required to choose a minimum of 10 credits from the following modules:

LUBS1125Economic Institutions (Labour)10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1290Economic Controversies10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10-40 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules list, in order to make up a total of 120 credits for the year.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 1 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to progress to Year 2.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 70 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS2040Theories of Growth, Value and Distribution10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2140Intermediate Microeconomics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2230Mathematics for Business and Economics 210 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2500Applied Economics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2570Introduction to Econometrics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2610Intermediate Macroeconomics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2670Statistics for Business and Economics 210 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:

HECN2010Introduction to Health Economics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2020From Study to Work10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2050Industrial Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2280Macroeconomic Policy and Performance in Britain10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2300Explanation in Economics10 creditsNot running in 201819
LUBS2400The International Economic Environment10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2420Business Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2590Labour Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2665Economics of Innovation10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2675How to be a Successful Policy Economist10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2680Ethics and Economics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TRAN2010Transport Economics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TRAN2030Project Appraisal10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules list, in order to make up a total of 120 credits for the year.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 2 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to progress to Year 3.


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 50 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS3005Advanced Microeconomics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3300Economics Dissertation30 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3505Advanced Macroeconomics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 50 credits from the following optional modules:

HECN3010Introduction to the Economic Evaluation of Health10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3010International Trade10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3011Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3150International Banking and Finance10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3330Economic Development20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3340Economics of Famines20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3365Environmental Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3370Applied Econometrics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3375Behavioural Economics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3430Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3435Public Enterprise and Regulation10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3560Global Economic Coordination and Governance10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3570Current Topics in European Integration10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3785The Economics of Unions10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3925The Political Economy of Work10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3930Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules for this programme, up to a total of 120 credits.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 3 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to be eligible for the award of an Honours Degree.

Last updated: 05/04/2019

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD

© Copyright Leeds 2019