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Economics with Language: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BSc
Address
Economics with Language: University of Birmingham, Department of Economics, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Economics
Duration 
4 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 6640
Fax 
+44 (0)121 414 7377
Website 
http://www.economics.bham.ac.uk



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Courses available

  • Economics with French BSc
    UCAS code: L1R1
  • Economics with German BSc
    UCAS code: L1R2
  • Economics with Italian BSc
    UCAS code: L1R3
  • Economics with Japanese BSc
    UCAS code: L1T2
  • Economics with Portuguese BSc
    UCAS code: L1R5
  • Economics with Spanish BSc
    UCAS code: L1R4

The knowledge of the economist and the skill of the linguist make a powerful combination in today’s world. With growing globalisation and increasing interdependence in political and commercial life, there is a clear need for graduates equipped with both these abilities.

First year

The Economics with Language  programmes retain the core structure of the Single Honours Economics degree. They introduce you to the basic concepts and techniques in Economic Analysis, Applied Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, and Economic History. You also take a language module of your choice, which introduces you to the social and political background of the country concerned.

Second year

In this year you take compulsory modules in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and a language course. The language option includes the exploration of the social and political life and the economic system of the country concerned. You also take a course in Econometrics and choose from a wide range of options including Economic Development and Economics of the European Union.

Third year

In the third year you study economics in an appropriate overseas university. You select courses in consultation with your tutor, but the aim is for you to study areas of economics you would not normally have experience of in the UK.

Fourth year

You return to Birmingham in the fourth year. There is an oral examination in the foreign language at the beginning of the final year. In addition, you take a compulsory module in Economic Theory and choose six optional economics modules from a range that includes International Economics, International Finance and the British Economy. You also undertake your own research and produce an extended essay on a topic of your own choosing.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and computer-based laboratory classes. We assess your work both by examination and coursework.

Career opportunities

At the end of four years you will be well-versed in economic concepts, have the ability to analyse issues with an economist’s viewpoint, have attained a high level of spoken and written language skills, and be familiar with another European country. These degrees are of great practical value and appeal to prospective employers both in the UK and continental Europe.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB
  • Required subjects and grades: A modern foreign language at A level or GCSE grade B; GCSE Mathematics grade B if not offered at A or AS level
    L1R1: A level French (grade B)
    L1R2:  A level German (grade B); GCSE German (grade B) for the ab initio route
    L1R4: A level Spanish (grade B); GCSE Spanish (grade B) for the ab initio route
    L1R3, L1T2, L1R5: GCSE (grade B) in a modern language for the ab initio route with advanced route available in certain circumstances
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34 points including French at HL for L1R1 or at SL for other language combinations

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

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  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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