2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages and Economics (Italian) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
| Programme code: | BAML/IT&EC-R | UCAS code: | |
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| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Chiara La Sala | Contact address: | M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk |
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 from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Economics (Italian)
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 Italian. 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 Italian. Students on Route B may take the remaining 10 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Italian.
Students on Route A 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, and 40 credits in Italian. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 or 30 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Italian.
Compulsory modules:
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ITAL1025 | Exploring Italy: Introduction to Italian Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS1285 | Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS1295 | Economics and Global History | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS1951 | Economic Theory and Applications | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students who have not completed A level Maths must take the following module:
| LUBS1275 | Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (B1 of the CEFR or equivalent) will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL1015 | Intermediate Italian (B1 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Italian will be required to study the following modules:
| ITAL1030 | Beginners Italian (A1 of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ITAL1032 | Lower Intermediate Italian (A2+ of the CEFR) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1015) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 30 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1015) who take LUBS1275 may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| ITAL1034 | Art and Literature in Medieval and Renaissance Italy: An Introduction | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL1040 | Italy from Fascism to the Present | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1032 and ITAL1035) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 10 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| ITAL1034 | Art and Literature in Medieval and Renaissance Italy: An Introduction | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL1040 | Italy from Fascism to the Present | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1015) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 30 credits of discovery modules.
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1015) who take LUBS1275 may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1032 and ITAL1035) who do NOT take LUBS1275 may take up to 10 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Economics and a minimum of 40 credits in Italian. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Economics or Italian.
Students wishing to take their Final Year Project with Economics at Level 3 (LUBS3302) must take the pre-requisite optional module LUBS2430 at Level 2.
We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 2 and 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 2 and 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| LUBS2140 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2610 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Route A
Students who took ITAL1015 in Year 1 will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL2015 | Italian Language A | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students who took ITAL1030 and ITAL1032 in Year 1 will be required to study the following module:
| ITAL2016 | Italian Language B | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
All students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| ITAL2023 | Introduction to Dante's Comedy | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2025 | Linguistic Variety in Modern Italy | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 15 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| ITAL2500 | Modern Italian Identities Across Cultures | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
All students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| HECN2010 | Introduction to Health Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2042 | The Evolution of Economic Ideas | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2050 | Industrial Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2230 | Mathematics for Business and Economics 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2281 | Macroeconomic Policy and Performance | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2401 | International Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2420 | Business Economics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2430 | Economics Research Methods | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2575 | Statistics and Econometrics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS2590 | Labour Economics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS2675 | How to be a Successful Policy Economist | 10 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| 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) |
All students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2070 | Reception, Transmission and Translation: The Global Circulation of Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 |
Discovery modules:
All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Italian and a minimum of 60 credits in Economics. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Economics or Italian.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Economics OR Italian).
We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for year 4 are not yet available. Before you enter year 4 full details of modules for that year will be provided.
Compulsory modules:
All students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| ITAL3010 | Italian Language 3 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:
| LUBS3302 | Economics Joint Honours Final Year Project | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take their FYP in Economics (LUBS3302) are required to take 30 credits and may take up to 50 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in French (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) are required to take 60 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| HECN3010 | Introduction to the Economic Evaluation of Health | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS3005 | Advanced Microeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3011 | Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3150 | International Banking and Finance | 10 credits | ||
| LUBS3250 | Transnational Corporations in the World Economy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3330 | Economic Development | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3340 | Economics of Famines | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| 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) | |
| LUBS3505 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS3590 | International Economics: Integration and Governance | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3785 | The Economics of Unions | 10 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| LUBS3925 | The Political Economy of Work | 10 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| LUBS3930 | Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take their FYP in Economics (LUBS3302) are required to take 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| ITAL3200 | ‘Femminismi’. Theories and practices of gender in the Italian context | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL3400 | Made in Italy. Italian for Business | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students who take their FYP in Economics (LUBS3302) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students who take their FYP in Economics (LUBS3302) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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