Course Summary

**Why study this course?** Explore debates on economic growth, sustainability, banking and financial crises, and prepare for your career with a work placement. You'll learn from international economists, recognised for their research, and staff who are expert advisers to major financial institutions. We've been ranked second in London for economics in the National Student Survey 2020 and by The Guardian in its 2020 university league tables. We also ranked ninth for student satisfaction on our economics courses by the Complete University Guide 2020. **More about this course** Exploring current thinking on world economic growth, the course examines the development and sustainability of the international economy. This includes the world of finance, as well as patterns of international trade and global inequality. The course also covers everyday economics issues such as work and profit, income and saving, congestion, unemployment, inflation and exchange rates. You'll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as a credited part of your course and to study in other European countries or the US. Many of our staff have worked as advisers to organisations such as the European Commission, the UK Treasury, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the UK and Italian governments. We will encourage you to research, reason, question, debate and reach your own conclusions. With your strong training, combined with opportunities to specialise in areas such as finance or international business, you'll become proficient in your field, and gain skills required by employers such as networking, presenting, team working and time management. Students come from all parts of the UK and from over 70 countries. As such, you will have opportunities to exchange ideas, build lasting friendships and develop global networks. The course helps you to develop your talent, prepare for high-level employment and build a successful career at the very top of your field. We can help you search and apply for short and long accredited work placements and posts in a variety of organisations. Our teaching is student-centred and is highly rated for overall student satisfaction, as voted for in the National Student Survey of 2015. Previous students have gone on to work in banking and finance, international corporations, management, government and consultancy and research. **What our students say** "The lecturers are really helpful. They are always available when you need them, even outside office hours. One of the best things London Met offers is its employability scheme. This provides well-paid, part-time jobs, placements and intern jobs for students." "Access to the Bloomberg facility of market data, news and analysis, is amazing. The course also provides a huge range of books. For the most part, teachers welcome communication from students and respond to emails relatively fast. They help resolve issues promptly. The teachers are friendly and easy to approach about any issues or queries."

Course Details - Modules

Example Year 1 modules include: Business Law and Ethics (core, 15 credits); Data Science, Research and Analysis (core, 15 credits); Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core, 15 credits); Management Accounting Fundamentals (core, 15 credits); Principles of Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits); Principles of Microeconomics (core, 15 credits); Understanding and Managing Data (core, 15 credits); Understanding the Business and Economic Environment (core, 15 credits). Example Year 2 modules include: Econometrics and Financial Modelling (core, 30 credits); Macroeconomics (core, 30 credits); Microeconomics (core, 30 credits); Creating a Winning Business 1 (alternative core, 15 credits); Learning through Work (alternative core, 15 credits); Bank Lending and the Legal Environment (option, 30 credits); Economics and Ethics (option, 15 credits); Information Technology for Professional Practice (option, 15 credits); International Business and World Markets (option, 30 credits); Money and Banking (option, 15 credits). Example Year 3 modules include: Development Economics and Emerging Markets (core, 30 credits); Empirical Research in Global Banking, Finance and Economics (core, 30 credits); Professional Experience Year Placement (core, 30 credits); Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits); Learning through Work 2 (alternative core, 15 credits); Economics of Multinational Business (option, 15 credits); International Corporate Social Responsibility (option, 15 credits); International Trade and Finance (option, 15 credits); Personal Finance (option, 15 credits).

Course Details – Assessment Method

Our students develop their learning through a variety of activities including interactive large group sessions, workshops, and assessments. These include industry projects, case studies, executive summary reports, computer-based projects, group presentations, scenario simulations, seen/unseen exams.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: L100

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Typical offer CCC (96 UCAS points from two or more A levels) from business-related subjects.

A minimum of 99 UCAS points with at least 78 points at higher level in business-related subjects, plus English and Maths standard level at grade C.

You should have 60 credits overall in a business-related subject with 45 credits at Level 3 (with a minimum of 30 credits at Merit) and Communications and Maths units passed at Level 2. QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.

In a business-related subject.

You will also need a further 48 UCAS points from two A levels (or equivalent) in business, humanities, social science, languages or science subjects.

We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 2310.0 Module
Northern Ireland 2310.0 Module
Scotland 2310.0 Module
Wales 2310.0 Module
EU 3894.0 Module
International 3894.0 Module
Channel Islands 3894.0 Module
Republic of Ireland 3894.0 Module

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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