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You'll develop your understanding of core economics topics within micro and macroeconomics. You'll learn about the principles of accounting and finance.

You'll be introduced to mathematical and statistical techniques. You'll also develop a variety of IT and quantitative skills.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Introduction to Financial Accounting 20
Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance 20
Statistical Methods for Economics 20
Mathematics for Economics 20
Economic Analysis 30
Economic Applications 10
Academic Tutoring 0

You'll deepen your insight into the methods used by economists to understand the workings of the modern economy. You'll learn about the relationship between the government and the financial sector. You'll also take higher-level modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

The econometrics module will give you the ability to interpret and evaluate the results of applied research in economics and finance.

You will also study topics in corporate finance. You'll raise your awareness of financial issues in the business environment such as asset pricing and dividend policy.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Responsible Corporate Finance 20
Econometric Analysis 20
Microeconomic Analysis 30
Macroeconomic Analysis 30
Optional Modules Credits
Financial Control 20
Intermediate Financial Accounting 20
International Economics 10
Economics of Regulation 10
Economic Evaluation and Investment 20
Applied Economics 10
Groningen Economics Exchange 120
Mathematical Economics 10
Python Programming for Economists 10
British Economic History, 1780-1979 10
Ecological Economics and Policy 10
Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2) 0

You'll take modules in advanced micro and macroeconomic theory. You'll also learn about financial economics and international financial management.

You'll have the chance to undertake original research and apply your economic knowledge to a topic of interest to you. You may also complete a dissertation and pursue a topic of original research.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
International Financial Management 20
Advanced Microeconomics 20
Advanced Macroeconomics 20
Financial Economics 10
Optional Modules Credits
Financial Accounting 20
Management Accounting 20
Issues in Behavioural Finance 20
Derivative Markets 20
Taxation in Accounting 20
Labour Economics 20
Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods 20
Economics of Banking 10
Advanced Econometric Analysis 10
Monetary Economics 10
Public Economics 20
Advanced Time Series Econometrics 10
Dissertation Part 1 10
Economics of Risk and Uncertainty 10
Health Economics 10
Industrial Economics and Policy 20
Dissertation Part 2- Independent Research Project 20
Game Theory 10
Development Economics 20
Microeconometrics 10
Environmental Economics 10
You either study a 40-credit dissertation that includes:
 
Or you take 50 credits of optional modules, excluding the dissertation modules.