MEcon International Economics (integrated masters) including placement year
University of Essex
MEcon International Economics (integrated masters) including placement year
Course Summary
How do different countries around the world trade, and what systems do they use? How much of an influence do historical events have on the development of international policies? Our course gives you a solid grounding in economics, and has a focus on international areas such as world trade, world economy, international monetary relations and the flow of trade and assets between countries. Our course is built on the core principles of economics, which are applied to your study of international trade, international finance, and the international institutions supporting these systems. You receive a thorough training in economics and mathematics up to post-graduate level, as well as training in quantitative research methods.
You study the mathematical and statistical analysis of economic problems, and how the global economy functions, choosing from a range of topics on international economics including:
- Models of international trade and the world trading system
- Foreign exchange markets
- The history of European overseas trading
- International financial organisations
- The impact of business decisions on products, prices, and social welfare
Course Details - Modules
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
LC32
Institution code:
E70
Campus Name:
Colchester Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including Standard Level Maths/Maths Studies grade 5, if not taken at Higher Level.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level.
Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 5 in IB Middle Years Maths.
Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.
In addition all applicants require GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 or above (or equivalent).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
17700.0
Year 1
International
17700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Fees displayed are for 2021-22 entry. Fees will increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Provider information
Wivenhoe Park
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Colchester
CO4 3SQ
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