What do economists do? This module will introduce students to a wide range of thinking and economic analysis. It will explain how economists think, use evidence and draw conclusions. Different perspectives will be compared and the power of economic reasoning to explain and predict the world will be evaluated. Of particular focus will the differences in economic outcomes between firms, people and countries,
How to study economics and other social sciences Economics like other social sciences demands a high degree of numeracy, the ability to read, understand and communicate a large body of readings, the ability to draw and defend your own conclusions. These core learning skills will be embedded in the course and assessed through assignments and exams
Total Contact hours: 64
Private Study hours 236
Total Study hours: 300
Compulsory for:
BSC Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year
BSc Economics with a Foundation Year
BSC Finance and Investment with a Foundation Year
BSc International Business with a Foundation Year
BSc Marketing with a Foundation Year
BSC Management with a Foundation Year
Optional for:
Credit International Foundation Programme
Assignment 1 (1000 words) (15%)
In Course Test 1 (45 minutes) (15%)
Assignment 2 (1500 words) (25%)
Seminar participation (5%)
Examination, (2 hours) (40%)
Alternative assessment in lieu of exam:
Written Assignment (1,500 words)
Reassessment Details:
100% Exam
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of economics appropriate for a level 3 course.
Understand some of the different approaches taken by economists to understand the world.
Apply this relevant knowledge and understanding of economics to current economic issues and debates.
Understand the role of data and empirical evidence in economics.
Utilise and solve simple economic models that explain economic behaviour and phenomena.
Plan, work and study independently
Read, understand, precis and evaluate appropriate readings
Craft an argument and communicate it in an essay
Understand simple mathematical representation of behavioural relationships
Interpret simple statistics
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