| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
This Economics and FiNAce BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your understanding of modern economics and key fiNAce topics. You'll gain the skills that are critical to succeed in the fiNAce and economics sectors.
Studying a combination of topics across economics and fiNAce, you'll possess in-depth knowledge in areas such as:
You'll graduate from Newcastle University as a confident economics and fiNAce expert. You'll have an appreciation of how the fiNAce sector and the economy interact, and will be ready to take on challenging roles in these sectors.
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Program Outline
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Featured module
ECO3018: FiNAcial Economics
In this module you'll develop an understanding of tasks facing participants in the bond and stock markets. You'll also get an introduction to the Efficient Markets debate and the practical side of fiNAcial market risk management.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May. To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
You'll develop your understanding of core economics topics within micro and macroeconomics. You'll learn about the principles of accounting and fiNAce.
You'll be introduced to mathematical and statistical techniques. You'll also develop a variety of IT and quantitative skills.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to FiNAcial Accounting | 20 |
| Introduction to Management Accounting and FiNAce | 20 |
| Statistical Methods for Economics | 20 |
| Mathematics for Economics | 20 |
| Economic Analysis | 30 |
| Economic Applications | 10 |
| Academic Tutoring | 0 |
How you'll learn
How you'll be assessed
You'll deepen your insight into the methods used by economists to understand the workings of the modern economy. You'll learn about the relationship between the government and the fiNAcial sector. You'll also take higher-level modules in microeconomics and macroeconomics.
The econometrics module will give you the ability to interpret and evaluate the results of applied research in economics and fiNAce.
You will also study topics in corporate fiNAce. You'll raise your awareness of fiNAcial issues in the business environment such as asset pricing and dividend policy.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Responsible Corporate FiNAce | 20 |
| Econometric Analysis | 20 |
| Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| FiNAcial Control | 20 |
| Intermediate FiNAcial Accounting | 20 |
| International Economics | 10 |
| Economics of Regulation | 10 |
| Economic Evaluation and Investment | 20 |
| Applied Economics | 10 |
| Groningen Economics Exchange | 120 |
| Mathematical Economics | 10 |
| Python Programming for Economists | 10 |
| British Economic History, 1780-1979 | 10 |
| Ecological Economics | 10 |
How you'll learn
How you'll be assessed
You'll take modules in advanced micro and macroeconomic theory. You'll also learn about fiNAcial economics and international fiNAcial management.
You'll have the chance to undertake original research and apply your economic knowledge to a topic of interest to you. You may also complete a dissertation and pursue a topic of original research.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| International FiNAcial Management | 20 |
| Advanced Microeconomics | 20 |
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 20 |
| FiNAcial Economics | 10 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| FiNAcial Accounting | 20 |
| Management Accounting | 20 |
| Issues in Behavioural FiNAce | 20 |
| Derivative Markets | 20 |
| Taxation in Accounting | 20 |
| Labour Economics | 20 |
| Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods | 20 |
| Advanced Econometric Analysis | 10 |
| Monetary Economics | 10 |
| Public Economics | 20 |
| Advanced Time Series Econometrics | 10 |
| Dissertation Part 1 | 10 |
| Economics of Risk and Uncertainty | 10 |
| Health Economics | 10 |
| Industrial Economics and Policy | 20 |
| Dissertation Part 2- Independent Research Project | 20 |
| Game Theory | 10 |
| Development Economics | 20 |
| Environmental Economics | 10 |
How you'll learn
How you'll be assessed
Information about these graphs
We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They combine data on the planned delivery and assessments of our courses in 2021-22 with data on the modules chosen by our students in 2020-21.
Teaching time is made up of:
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Your modules are taught via lectures and seminars.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Assessments
Dissertation or research project
Essays
Examinations – practical or online
Projects
Skills and experience
Research skills
You have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in your final year. This allows you to apply the tools of economic analysis you've learned throughout your degree.
You'll apply your economic knowledge to an area you're particularly interested in. You'll gain a grasp of cutting-edge research methods in economics, under the supervision of a University member of staff.