2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Economics
Programme code: | BS-ECON | UCAS code: | L100 |
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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:
LUBS1065 | Academic and Professional Development for Studies in Economics | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS1280 | Mathematical Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1295 | Economics and Global History | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1585 | Economic Institutions (Industry) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1610 | Research Skills for Economists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1950 | Economic Theory and Applications 1 | 20 credits | Semesters 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:
LUBS1260 | Mathematics for Economics and Business 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1270 | Statistics for Economics and Business 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students who have completed A Level Maths will be required to study the following module:
LUBS1270 | Statistics for Economics and Business 1 | 10 credits | Semester 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:
LUBS1125 | Economic Institutions (Labour) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS1290 | Economic Controversies | 10 credits | Semester 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:
LUBS2040 | Theories of Growth, Value and Distribution | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2140 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2230 | Mathematics for Business and Economics 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2500 | Applied Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2570 | Introduction to Econometrics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2610 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2670 | Statistics for Business and Economics 2 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 30 credits from the following optional modules:
HECN2010 | Introduction to Health Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2020 | From Study to Work | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2050 | Industrial Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2280 | Macroeconomic Policy and Performance in Britain | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2300 | Explanation in Economics | 10 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
LUBS2400 | The International Economic Environment | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2420 | Business Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2590 | Labour Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2665 | Economics of Innovation | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS2675 | How to be a Successful Policy Economist | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS2680 | Ethics and Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN2010 | Transport Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
TRAN2030 | Project Appraisal | 10 credits | Semester 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:
LUBS3005 | Advanced Microeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3300 | Economics Dissertation | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3505 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 50 credits from the following optional modules:
HECN3010 | Introduction to the Economic Evaluation of Health | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3010 | International Trade | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3011 | Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3150 | International Banking and Finance | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3330 | Economic Development | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3340 | Economics of Famines | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS3365 | Environmental Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3370 | Applied Econometrics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3375 | Behavioural Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3430 | Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3435 | Public Enterprise and Regulation | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3560 | Global Economic Coordination and Governance | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS3570 | Current Topics in European Integration | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3785 | The Economics of Unions | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3925 | The Political Economy of Work | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS3930 | Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy | 20 credits | Semesters 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
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