Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Economics with Year Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Economics with Year Abroad | Programme code | UFS4SBESBE30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
Modern economics covers a wide range of topics from inflation to the control of monopoly power, from the study of developing countries to the finance of multinational companies. The BSc Economics degree programme reflects that breadth of interest in a flexible course designed to suit you if you wish to study a broad curriculum or to specialise in a particular area. The list of final year options is wide and choice may be widened still further by choosing one final year module from outside the Business School or by submitting a dissertation or business project in place of one of the options. Graduates enter a wide range of occupations, including economics, accountancy, business or academic careers.
No previous study of economics is required or assumed. If you possess an A level in Mathematics, you should be aware that there is a Single Honours programme in Economics with Econometrics. If you wish to study economics, but would prefer a lower mathematical content in the programme, you should consider BSc Business Economics.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. To provide an education intended to give students competence in economics, statistics and econometrics.
2. To encourage students to develop their intellectual capabilities within an institution that is committed to the advancement of research, scholarship and learning, and to the dissemination of knowledge.
3. To give students a solid grounding in economic concepts and reasoning, while also providing a wide range of options which explore how these core principles can be applied to various areas.
4. To provide solid grounding in statistical and econometric analysis.
5. To inform the education by research and by national and international developments where appropriate.
6. To provide training in subject-specific skills to prepare students for further study or to directly enter the labour market.
7. To provide this education in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence in their own powers of analysis and decision making
8. To provide students with the opportunity to learn and work in a foreign country; and to enhance their appreciation of a different social, educational and professional culture from their own.
4. Programme Structure
Your Economics with Year Abroad programme is a four year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into four ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
5. Programme Modules
At the point of application or shortly after enrolling students may select a four-year version of this programme. We offer “with Year Abroad”, or “with Industrial Experience” variants. In these cases Stage 3 becomes Stage 4, and Stage 3 is replaced with 120 credits of alternative work and assessment.
Students take the modules BUS1908 and BSD2005 in their first and second year as preparation for their year abroad. Students will then be enrolled on the module BUS3000 for their year abroad. This module brings together credits taken at a partner institution and/or the results from the work abroad placement assignment.
To be permitted to undertake study at a European partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 50% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake study at an International (non-European) partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 60% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake a work placement, students are expected to have a credit weighted average in Year 1 of 50% (for European placements) or 60% (for International work placements) and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad.
Note: Students will not be penalised if they do not attend BUS1908 in Year 1.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEE1022 | Introduction to Statistics | 15 | Yes |
| BEE1023 | Introduction to Econometrics | 15 | Yes |
| BEE1024 | Mathematics for Economists | 15 | Yes |
| BEE1036 | Economics I | 15 | Yes |
| BEE1037 | Economics II | 15 | Yes |
| BEE1032 | History of Economic Thought | 15 | No |
| BUS1908 | Preparation for WYA With Year Abroad | 0 | No |
Optional Modules
30 credits of optional modules
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEE2025 | Microeconomics II | 30 | Yes |
| BEE2026 | Macroeconomics II | 30 | Yes |
| BEE2031 | Econometrics | 15 | No |
| BSD2005 | Preparation for 'with Year Abroad' | 0 | No |
Optional Modules
45 credits of optional modules
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS3000A | Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement) or | 120 | Yes |
| BUS3000B | Year Abroad (Study) or | 120 | Yes |
| BUS3000C | Year Abroad (Work Placement) | 120 | Yes |
Stage 4
Optional Modules
120 credits from the available optional modules of which at least 90 credits must be Economics BEE modules (to include BUS3001 if you decide to take this module)
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Knowledge of the basic principles of economics, at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic level. | 1. The two core modules of both micro (BEE1036, BEE1037 and BEE2025) and macro (BEE1036 and BEE1037 and BEE2026) will provide students with grounding on each of these levels. 2. The third year modules allow for concepts learnt in earlier stages of the programme to be applied to reality. Though BEE1037 uses a virtual macroeconomy to show students how theory can be put into practice. 3. Statistical knowledge is primarily gained through both BEE1022 and BEE2031, with the latter also providing students with grounding in econometrics. 4. This ILO will be addressed through the cumulative knowledge gained from all core lectures. Teaching activities used within to address 1-4 are as follows: In-class: Lectures, Tutorials, Help Hours, Computer Lab Tutorials Out-of Class: Office Hours, ELE activities, weekly readings, take-home formative assignments, group assignments. | 1-4 Final exam (summative); mid-term assignment (formative and summative); in-class discussion (formative) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
5. The ability to acquire and use data from a range of sources. | 5. This ILO will be addressed through all core lectures. 6. This ILO will be addressed through all core lectures. Teaching activities used to address 5-6 are as follows: In-class: Lectures, Tutorials, Help Hours, Computer Lab Tutorials Out-of Class: Office Hours, ELE activities, weekly readings, take-home formative assignments, group assignments | 5-6 Final exam (summative); mid-term assignment (formative and summative); in-class discussion (formative) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences. | BEE1036 Economics I and BEE1037 Economics II instructs students in open economy macroeconomics, which explores international economic interdependencies. BEE2026 Macroeconomics II requires Students to gain an understanding of exchange rates, why they change over time, what determines them, how to assess the economic prospects of countries. Any company in a global economy must deal with these issues. BEE1024 Mathematics for Economists introduces students to introduce models which are to be formulated, analysed and then confronted with real-world data. BEE1036 Economics I and BEE1037 Economics II require students to critically assess different policy proposals for managing the macro economy. BEE2025 Microeconomics II asks solve economic questions, especially those relating to policy issues. Students develop the ability to identify, present and explain standard theoretical economic models and apply them to analyses of economic questions and policy issues. BEE2026 Macroeconomics II asks students to critically assess different policy proposals for managing the macro-economy and present economic arguments for and against key macro-policy issues. BEE1032 History of Economic Thought asks student to work in groups. BEE1022 Introduction to Statistics asks students to use statistical software to summarise and analyse data including Excel and Minitab. | The ILOs in this section are met through a combination of assessment methods including examinations, coursework assignments, presentations, group work activity, and in class tests |
7. Programme Regulations
UG Programmes: Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively. For the four-year WYA/WIE variants, it is stages 2, 3, and 4, with the ratio of 4:2:8.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
University of Exeter Business School (UEBS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Economics with Year Abroad
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Economics
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 01/12/2011 |
Date of last revision | 11/02/2021 |
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