2010/11
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
BA ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1005 APPLYING MATHS IN ECONOMICS 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1018 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1007 USING ECONOMIC DATA 20
EC1008 SOLVING ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2009 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2023 OR EC2031 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2010 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2021, EC2022 OR EC3044 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3000 ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS 15
Optional Modules
THREE OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3057, EC3061, EC3067, EC3070, EC3071 15,15,15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3001 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS 15
EC3004 DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS 15
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Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3043, EC3044, EC3058, EC3069, EC3074, 15,15
EC3076, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BA BUSINESS ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1005 APPLYING MATHS IN ECONOMICS 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1018 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1007 USING ECONOMIC DATA 20
EC1008 SOLVING ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2009 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 15
EC2023 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2010 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3057 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 15
EC3071 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3000, EC3061, EC3067, EC3070, EC3073 15,15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3004 DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS 15
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EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, EC3076, 15,15
EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BA FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1005 APPLYING MATHS IN ECONOMICS 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1018 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1007 USING ECONOMIC DATA 20
EC1008 SOLVING ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2009 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
EC2031 MONEY AND BANKING 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2010 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3067 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 15
EC3070 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3000, EC3057, EC3061, EC3071 15, 15
Semester Total 60
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SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3004 DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS 15
EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, EC3076, 15,15
EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BA BANKING AND FINANCE
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1005 APPLYING MATHS IN ECONOMICS 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1018 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1007 USING ECONOMIC DATA 20
EC1008 SOLVING ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES (from 2009/10 entry)
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2009 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
EC2033 PRINCIPLES OF BANKING 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2010 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3067 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 15
EC3070 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC2031, EC3000, EC3057, EC3061, EC3071 15, 15
Semester Total 60
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SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3004 DISSERTATION AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS 15
EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
EC3076 ACCOUNTING 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, EC3077, 15
EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BA ECONOMICS AND LAW
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1003 USING MATHS IN ECONOMICS 10
LW1011 CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 1 10
LW1031 CONTRACT 1 10
LW1041 LEARNING LEGAL SKILLS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1019 ANALYSING ECONOMIC AND LEGAL DATA 10
LW1012 CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 2 15
LW1034 CONTRACT 2 15
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
LW1051 THE LAW OF TORT 1 15
LW2031 EU LAW 1 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2021 ECONOMICS OF LAW 1 15
LW1054 THE LAW OF TORT 2 15
LW2032 EU LAW 2 15
Semester Total 60
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THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3040 ECONOMICS OF LAW II 15
LW3041 CRIMINAL LAW 1 15
Optional Modules
30 CREDITS OF OPTIONAL MODULES 30
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
LW3042 CRIMINAL LAW 2 15
Optional Modules
45 CREDITS OF OPTIONAL MODULES 45
Semester Total 60
At least 30 credits of modules not including an optional dissertation, if chosen, must be from each Department
in the final-year.
BSc ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1011 PROBABILITY AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS 20
EC1013 CALCULUS FOR ECONOMISTS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1012 SAMPLING, ESTIMATION AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING 20
EC1014 LINEAR ALGEBRA & OPTIMISATION FOR ECONOMISTS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2019 SAMPLING AND INFERENCE 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2023 OR EC2031 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2020 MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS 15
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EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2021, EC2022, EC3044 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3000 ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS 15
EC3062 ECONOMETRICS 15
EC3063 ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FORECASTING 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3061, EC3057, EC3067, EC3070 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3001 ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS 15
EC3075 MATHEMATICAL APPROACHES TO ECONOMICS 15
EITHER
EC3064 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS PROJECT 15
OR
EC3065 BUSINESS STATISTICS PROJECT /15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3004, EC3043, EC3044, EC3058, EC3069, 15
EC3076, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BSc BUSINESS ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1011 PROBABILITY AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS 20
EC1013 CALCULUS FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1012 SAMPLING, ESTIMATION AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING 20
EC1014 LINEAR ALGEBRA & OPTIMISATION FOR ECONOMISTS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2019 SAMPLING AND INFERENCE 15
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EC2023 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2020 MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3057 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 15
EC3063 ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FORECASTING 15
EC3071 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3000, EC3061, EC3062, EC3067, EC3070, 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
EITHER
EC3064 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS PROJECT 15
OR
EC3065 BUSINESS STATISTICS PROJECT 15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3004, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, 15,15
EC3075, EC3076, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BSc FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1011 PROBABILITY AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS 20
EC1013 CALCULUS FOR ECONOMISTS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1012 SAMPLING, ESTIMATION AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING 20
EC1014 LINEAR ALGEBRA & OPTIMISATION FOR ECONOMISTS 20
Semester Total 60
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SECOND YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2019 SAMPLING AND INFERENCE 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
EC2031 MONEY AND BANKING 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2020 MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3062 ECONOMETRICS 15
EC3067 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 15
EC3070 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3000, EC3057, EC3061, EC3063, EC3071 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
EITHER
EC3064 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS PROJECT 15
OR
EC3065 BUSINESS STATISTICS PROJECT /15
Optional Modules
TWO OPTIONS CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3004, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, 15,15
EC3075, EC3076, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BSc BANKING AND FINANCE
FIRST YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC1000 MICROECONOMICS 1 20
EC1006 IT FOR ECONOMISTS 10
EC1011 PROBABILITY AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS 20
EC1013 CALCULUS FOR ECONOMISTS 10
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC1001 MACROECONOMICS 1 20
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EC1012 SAMPLING, ESTIMATION AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING 20
EC1014 LINEAR ALGEBRA & OPTIMISATION FOR ECONOMISTS 20
Semester Total 60
SECOND YEAR MODULES (from 2009/10 entry)
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2019 SAMPLING AND INFERENCE 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
EC2033 PRINCIPLES OF BANKING 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2020 MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS 15
EC2022 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
Semester Total 60
THIRD YEAR MODULES
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC3062 ECONOMETRICS 15
EC3067 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 15
EC3070 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES 15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2031, EC3000, EC3057, EC3061, EC3063, 15
EC3071
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC3058 CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE CAPITAL MARKET 15
EC3076 ACCOUNTING 15
EITHER
EC3064 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS PROJECT 15
OR
EC3065 BUSINESS STATISTICS PROJECT /15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC3001, EC3004, EC3043, EC3044, EC3069, 15
EC3075, EC3077, EC3078, EC3079.
Semester Total 60
BA ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
BA BUSINESS ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
BA FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
BA ECONOMICS AND LAW (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
The above four-year degrees are also available. Students may only enter the four-year variant of the relevant
three-year programme by transferring at the end of the first-year and on the recommendation of the heads of the
divisions concerned. Transfer is conditional on successful completion of first-year modules. The regulations
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for first, second and final year modules are as for the three-year programme, except that compulsory courses in
a language relevant to the host country, totalling 20 credits, will normally be substituted for another 20 credits
in the second semester of the second year by arrangement with the Department.
BSc ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
BSc BUSINESS ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
BSc FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (WITH A YEAR ABROAD)
The above four-year degrees are also available. Students may only enter the four-year variant of the relevant
three-year programme by transferring at the end of the first-year and on the recommendation of the heads of the
divisions concerned. Transfer is conditional on successful completion of first-year modules. The regulations
for first, second and final year modules are as for the three-year programme, except that compulsory courses in
a language relevant to the host country, totalling 20 credits, will normally be substituted for another 20 credits
in the second semester of the second year by arrangement with the divisions.
PRE-MASTERS DIPLOMA in ECONOMICS
SEMESTER 1
Core Modules Credits
EC2000 HOUSEHOLDS, FIRMS, MARKETS, WELFARE 15
EC2024 FOUNDATIONS OF MACROECONOMIC THEORY 15
EITHER
EC2009 STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 15
OR
EC2019 SAMPLING AND INFERENCE /15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2023, EC2031 15
Semester Total 60
SEMESTER 2
Core Modules Credits
EC2002 MARKET POWER AND MARKET FAILURE 15
EC2032 MACROECONOMICS AND FINANCE 15
EITHER
EC2020 MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS 15
OR
EC2010 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS /15
Optional Modules
ONE OPTION CHOSEN FROM EC2022, EC3075 OR EC3044 15
Semester Total 60
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