2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Economics (Russian)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

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

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Economics outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-economics

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Economics (Russian)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

The BA Modern Languages and Economics is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of economics. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Economics program is designed to equip you with a unique blend of mathematical, linguistic and cultural skills that you enable you to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and economically integrated world.
This unique programme allows you to gain a broad understanding of the economic issues in business, society and public life alongside specialist knowledge in areas that interest them from a wide range of optional modules. You will learn about economic theory and history in core modules, as well as developing your mathematical and research skills and studying microeconomics and macroeconomics. This will be complemented by the study of a cultural and linguistic context outside the United Kingdom. You will gain an additional perspective on the economic and political system in the UK by both the economic study of another culture and by the experience of living and working/studying elsewhere.
You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in this language, either orally or in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently or in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation, interpreting or business communication.
This dynamic interdisciplinary course is designed to empower you with a comprehensive skill set, fostering a global perspective and a keen understanding of economic intricacies in an increasingly interconnected world. Whether your aspirations lie in international business, diplomacy, finance, or global NGOs, the unique skill combination of modern languages and economics opens doors to a wide range of professions.

Year1 - View timetable

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

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 50 credits in Economics and a minimum of 40 credits in Russian. Students without A level Maths must also take an additional 10 credits with Economics (LUBS1275).

Students on Route B must take 110 or 120 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 50 or 60 credits in Economics, depending on their Maths qualifications, and 60 credits in Russian. Students on Route B may take the remaining 10 credits as discovery modules.

Students on Route A and Route H must take 90 or 100 credits across their two subjects. Students on Route A are required to take 50 or 60 credits in Economics, depending on Maths qualification, 40 credits in Russian. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 or 30 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Russian.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students who have not completed A level Maths must take the following module:

Route A
Students entering with A level Russian or equivalent will be required to study the following module:

Route H
Students entering with heritage knowledge of Russian language will be required to study the following module:

Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Russian will be required to study the following modules:

Route A/H
Students with prior knowledge of Russian (taking EITHER SLAV1101 OR SLAV1140) may take the following optional module:

Discovery modules:

Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Russian (taking EITHER SLAV1101 OR SLAV1140) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 30 credits of discovery modules.

Students with prior knowledge of (taking EITHER SLAV1101 OR SLAV1140) who take LUBS1275 may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Russian (taking SLAV1010 and SLAV1020) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 10 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

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

Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.

Compulsory modules:

Students are required to study the following core residence abroad modules. Please note that the appropriate Level 1 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.

Year3 - View timetable

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

At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Economics and a minimum of 40 credits in Russian. Of the remaining credits, 20 should be taken as optional modules in either Economics or Russian; and the final 20 credits may be taken as Discovery modules or in further Economics or Russian modules. Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.
Students wishing to take their Final Year Project with LUBS must complete the pre-requisite module LUBS2430: Economics Research Methods. Students who have not taken LUBS2430 in level 2 will not be able to enrol on LUBS3302: Economics Joint Honours Final Year Project in Level 3

Compulsory modules:

Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules. In addition, students may choose to take further modules from this list instead of Discovery module(s).

Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules. In addition, students may choose to take further modules from this list instead of Discovery module(s).

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules or pursue additional modules in Economics or Russian.

Year4 - View timetable

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

At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in Economics and a minimum of 40 credits in Russian. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects.

All students must take either a 40 credit Final Year Project (FYP) module in Russian, or a 30 credit Final Year Project module in Economics. The Final Year Project module you choose to take will count towards your credits in either Economics or Russian.

In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at Level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at Level 3).

Compulsory modules:

All students will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Optional modules:

All students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules.

Students wishing to take their Final Year Project with LUBS must have completed all the following pre-requisite modules in Level 2: LUBS2140, LUBS2430, LUBS2610:

Students who take their FYP in Russian are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in the following Economics modules.


Students who take their FYP in Economics are required to take a minimum of 30 credits in the following Economics modules. You may also take a further 20 credits from this list of optional modules:

Students who take their FYP in Economics are required to take a minimum of 20 credits from the following Russian optional modules. You may also take a further 20 credits from this list of optional modules:

Last updated: 02/05/2024 12:41:58

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