COURSES

Undergraduate Courses

Economics

BA (Hons) International Economics

Knowledge of the international economy is becoming increasingly important in today's globalised workplace. This course equips you with an in-depth understanding of international and global economics, by offering modules that explore international trade, finance and business today. You learn to use current economic analysis to examine the world economy in the twenty-first century and you also carry out independent research into aspects of the global economy. The School has a strong research base and a thriving alumni community that maintains links with employers and City institutions.

Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.

Level 1 modules include

  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Quantitative and Academic Skills
  • International Economic Growth
  • International Relations: History and Institutions
  • Mathematics for Economists
Level 2 modules include
  • Choices, Markets and Employment
  • Economics of Employment
  • Macroeconomic Models
  • Economic Development
  • International Economics
  • Quantitative Economics

Level 3 modules include

  • Economic Reporting
  • International Finance and Trade
  • Multinational Enterprise
  • Macroeconomic Issues and Policy
  • Project

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).

Career opportunities

A wide range of career opportunities are opened up by this course. Graduates obtain employment in well-known international companies, global financial corporations, or public sector organisations. A sizeable proportion also progress to postgraduate study.

Professional accreditation/exemption

CIMA Economics for Business.

 
Start Dates
Full Time Part Time
Sept Y Y
Jan Y Y
Length 3 years 4 years
Single Y Y
Joints Y Y

UCAS codes

Single: L160 BA/IntEc Joint: Click here for a full list of Joints

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Jan full/part-time: Apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form or Click here to download one.

Reviews and recommendations

Economics was awarded an excellent rating of 23 out of 24 in the most recent QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) university subject review.

Taught at

City campus: Moorgate

Suggested Joint Honours combinations

Click here for a full list of Joints

Accounting, Marketing, Law, Investment, Politics, International Relations.

Access and preparatory courses

Applications from access courses are strongly encouraged.

Entry requirements

Click here for the University's standard entry requirements. In addition, the current requirement is 200 UCAS points from two or more A-Levels or equivalent. You should also have GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in English Language and Mathematics.

Accelerated study

If you have previous academic or work-based qualifications, achievement or appropriate experience you may be exempted from part of the course. Given appropriate prior achievement, direct entry into Level 2 and, exceptionally, Level 3 could be considered.