BSc Economics and Finance (LN13)
This degree offers professional training in economics and finance, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector and for further academic study. Final year options enable you to focus on mathematical and statistical techniques in finance or more specialised areas of economics.
Course structure
In each year, LN13 students should normally take at least six out of their eight modules in Economics and Finance. Students should normally take all modules listed in the LN13 pathway, and must normally pass all core modules (indicated by “*”) in order to obtain the LN13 degree.
Year 1 Semester A
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*ECN113
Principles of Economics
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ECN114
Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1
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ECN112
Spreadsheets and Data in Economics
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BUS021
Financial Accounting
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Year 1 Semester B
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*ECN111 Microeconomics 1
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*ECN106 Macroeconomics 1
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*ECN121 Statistical Methods in Economics
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ECN124 Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 2
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Year 2 Semester A
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*ECN214
Games and Strategies
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*ECN206 Macroeconomics 2
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*ECN224 Econometrics 1
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*ECN222
Financial Markets and Institutions
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Year 2 Semester B
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*ECN211 Microeconomics 2
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ECN226
Capital Markets 1
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*ECN225 Econometrics 2
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ECN205
Money and Banking
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Options taken in Year 2 from outside the School will normally be at Level 5.
In Year 3, LN13 students must take the following modules:
- ECN358 Futures and Options
- ECN371 Corporate Finance 1
- ECN372 Corporate Finance 2
Moreover, at least six modules in total must be at Level 6.
Programme brochure
Module options
There is a complete list of Economics and Finance courses here.
Assessment
Assessment is by a variety of methods including formal examinations, in-class tests, coursework of various forms, presentations and independent dissertation. Most modules will have two methods of assessment (for example a two-hour exam plus coursework).
For further information regarding assessment for specific modules, please see: http://www.econ.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/course-modules
Entry requirements
For 2011 entry we require AAB grades in A2 exams to include A2 maths.
For other qualifications, please refer to our detailed entry requirements for the School of Economics and Finance.
We welcome applications from candidates holding a wide variety of international qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office, tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511 for further information.
Further information
Please contact James Kilvington, Undergraduate Admissions Officer, for all information concerning undergraduate admissions.
Tel +44 (0)20 7882 7355
Fax +44 (0)20 8983 3580
email: j.kilvington@qmul.ac.uk
We have a brochure available on request for prospective undergraduates.
For further information you can also call the Enquiries Hotline (UK callers only) on Freephone 0800 376 1800. International students should contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk
www.qmul.ac.uk/international
