We understand the value of expanding your study experience beyond a single subject which is why, with our BA Economics with French, we’re focused on providing multiple perspectives and a truly international experience. Your studies will follow a similar pattern to the BA Economics programme, except that you take compulsory modules in French in your first, second and fourth years. In your third year you’ll study at a university in Aix-en-Provence through the ERASMUS programme while continuing to study Economics.
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the economics compulsory modules, you take a further two compulsory modules covering French language and The Invention of France. In addition, you choose one further optional module from a selection that currently includes both economics and French options and have the opportunity to take a module from another department.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study four compulsory modules covering French language, and core Economics modules, and choose two further optional modules, one of which can be a module offered by another department, which could include a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
**Year 3**
During the third year of study, students must undertake a period of residence in France and must study and pass a minimum of 40 ECTS credits from those modules offered on the ‘licence sciences economique’ (third-year modules), those designed for students who specialise in either ‘Economie Internationale’ or ‘Economie et Gestion de l’enterprise’ at the University of Aix-Marseilles II.
**Year 4**
In the fourth year, you study one compulsory module in French and a double Dissertation module. In addition, you study three modules from a list of optional economics modules and have the opportunity to take one module from another department
The Study Abroad year fees are set annually by the University. For the definitive amount of the Study Abroad year fees payable please contact our study abroad team business.ug.studyabroad@durham.ac.uk.
**Please note: the economics degree is currently under review and details may have changed by October 2022.**
**Placement Year**
You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/
Course Details - Modules
**Year 1**
In the first year, in addition to the economics compulsory modules, you take a further two compulsory modules covering French language and The Invention of France. In addition, you choose one further optional module from a selection that currently includes both economics and French options and have the opportunity to take a module from another department.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you study four compulsory modules covering French language, and core Economics modules, and choose two further optional modules, one of which can be a module offered by another department, which could include a foreign language. Furthermore, you will acquire numerous subject skills which enable you to interpret economic theory and data.
**Year 3**
During the third year of study, students must undertake a period of residence in France and must study and pass a minimum of 40 ECTS credits from those modules offered on the ‘licence sciences economique’ (third-year modules), those designed for students who specialise in either ‘Economie Internationale’ or ‘Economie et Gestion de l’enterprise’ at the University of Aix-Marseilles II.
**Year 4**
In the fourth year, you study one compulsory module in French and a double Dissertation module. In addition, you study three modules from a list of optional economics modules and have the opportunity to take one module from another department
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
L1R1
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
No college preference
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
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics and French at grade A.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Information:
Applicants are encouraged to avoid studying both Economics and Business Studies. A-Level Economics is not required though for anyone taking this subject this will form part of the offer made to you.
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Offers are normally based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of merit.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
A-level Mathematics and French at Grade A.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Advanced Higher Mathematics and French at Grade A.
Advanced Higher Statistics is not accepted as a substitute for AH Mathematics. If both of these subjects are taken at this level then a further Advanced Higher is necessary.
Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) at Higher Level to include French and Mathematics or Standard Level grade 7 Mathematics. Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation at Higher or Standard Level are accepted. Mathematical Studies at Standard Level is not accepted.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
A-level Mathematics and French at Grade A.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics and French at grade H2.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics and French at grade D.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Mathematics and French at grade D3.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level ABB including a Grade A in Mathematics and a Grade B in French (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
Durham University welcomes applications from all students irrespective of background. We encourage the recruitment of academically well-qualified and highly motivated students, who are non-native speakers of English, whose full potential can be realised with a limited amount of English Language training either prior to entry or through pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses.
It is the normal expectation that candidates for admission should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course.
Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by following the link provided.
