Undergraduate Courses
Economics
BA (Hons) Business Economics and Finance
This is a contemporary course relevant to careers in business, management and professional economics, providing opportunities to examine the national and international dimensions of business activities and organisations. With the emphasis on quantitative and computer-based skills, you will develop an understanding of the key areas of economics, including international trade, global financial markets and the sources of economic growth.
Course structure
Three levels, each of 120 credits.
Level 1 modules include
- Accounting for Business
- Economics in Society
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Business
- Quantitative and Academic Skills
Level 2 modules include
- Applied Statistical Methods
- Choices, Markets and Employment
- Economics of Employment
- Finance 1
- Macroeconomic Models
- Quantitative Economics
Level 3 modules include
- Economic Growth
- Economic Reporting
- Finance II
- Global Financial Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Labour Economics
Read more about the modules at
www.londonmet.ac.uk/ugstudy
Optional Professional Placement Year with additional Professional Accreditation
All LMBS undergraduate degree programmes offer an optional, 12-month professional work placement, normally taken after the first two years of study. The placement year offers students the opportunity to gain an additional 30 credits at degree level and valuable graduate level work experience Additionally it provides students with an internationally recognised City and Guilds Licentiateship Award and eligibility for membership of The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
All LMBS undergraduate degree programmes offer an optional, 12-month professional work placement, normally taken after the first two years of study. The placement year offers students the opportunity to gain an additional 30 credits at degree level and valuable graduate level work experience Additionally it provides students with an internationally recognised City and Guilds Licentiateship Award and eligibility for membership of The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Career opportunities
A wide range of career opportunities and postgraduate study options are opened up by this course, such as public and private sector management, banking and economic research. Graduates are also working in areas such as investment banking, economic forecasting and industry analysis. Graduates have found work in roles such as Compliance Officer, Administrator and Manager with companies such as King George's Hospital, M Solutions and Finance and Merchant Charcoal.
UCAS code
L102 BA/EcFinSept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb full/part-time: apply direct to the University contact Admissions for an application form
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Reviews and recommendations
Economics was awarded an excellent rating of 23 out of 24 in the most recent QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) university subject reviewTaught at
North campus: Stapleton HouseAccess and preparatory courses
Foundation in Business (see for more info ), Pathway to Business (see for more info ), City and Islington College linked course, or any kite-marked access course (see for more info )Entry requirements
Click Here for the University's standard entry requirements . In addition, you are required to have 190 points, including 160 points from two or more A-levels. You should have GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in English Language and MathematicsAccelerated study
Given appropriate prior achievement, including good HND/HNC, direct entry into level 2/3 could be considered