Economics modules
Browse Economics to find descriptions, what you will learn, how you will be taught, and how you will be assessed.
Level 1
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Global Economic Perspectives module (BU11004)
Learn about current Economic and Business issues from a global perspective.
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Foundations of Economic Analysis module (BU12004)
Learn key concepts of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, allowing a basic understanding to build upon in further business modules.
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Making of the Modern Economy module (BU12011)
The module aims to highlight the origins of economics and how the development of human activity has created the modern economy.
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Economics and International Business module (BU13001)
Learn about current Economic and Business issues from a global perspective.
Level 2
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Microeconomics module (BU21004)
You will learn the fundamental theories behind consumer/firm behaviour and analysis demand and supply under various market conditions.
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Economics of an Unequal World module (BU21006)
Learn about the history of global inequality right up to the present day, data from the last 30 years will be analysed to discuss trends and possible solutions.
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Skills for Business and Economics module (BU21012)
Covers the core concepts of pure mathematics necessary for Economic Studies, plus the use of economic modelling and how mathematics is used in modern economics.
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Skills for Business module (BU21014)
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Macroeconomics and Applied Policy module (BU22005)
Learn how decisions are made when applying policy in macroeconomics from both a UK and global perspective.
Level 3
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Financial Institutions module (BU30014)
Learn about Financial institutions including banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies, crucial for managing funds, investments, and risk.
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Microeconomic Analysis module (BU30016)
Explore Microeconomics further, bettering understanding the study of small scale behaviour and the differences between firms and individual consumers.
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Macroeconomic Analysis module (BU30017)
Learn to explain short and long term behaviours/macroeconomic models, to critically assess policy and understand the impact when assumptions are not correct.
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Business Analytics module (BU30019)
Be introduced to basic quantitative techniques for business situations and decision making, this will help you understand and make the most of available data.
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Behavioural Economics module (BU30022)
Learn how Economics and psychology combine to help up better understand how economic decisions are made.
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Principles of Econometrics module (BU31002)
Econometrics aims to provide a framework for understanding and analysing economic phenomena by applying statistical techniques to economic data.
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Business Microeconomics module (BU31014)
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Business Macroeconomics module (BU31015)
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Decision Science for Business module (BU31017)
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Applied Econometrics module (BU32002)
Understand and analyse economic phenomena by applying statistical techniques to economic data.
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Professional Development for Economists module (BU32009)
Develop your practical economic skills to prepare you for your career after graduation, showing your knowledge and expertise.
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Intermediate Microeconomics module (BU32013)
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Intermediate Macroeconomics module (BU32014)
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Level 4
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Economics of Globalisation module (BU40016)
Gain insight of economics and policies with a global perspective understanding the differences that this makes when cross border decisions have to be made.
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International Finance module (BU40017)
Gain a solid grasp of international finance with this module, exploring how international financial markets are interlinked and influence each other.
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Risk and Information module (BU40018)
Uncertainty and information gaps play a key role in shaping individual and corporate behaviours or the amount of Risk they are willing to take.
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Business Strategy module (BU40019)
You will learn how organisations aim to meet their long term goals and objectives by implementing a business strategy.
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Microeconomic Policy module (BU41020)
Learn how Microeconomic principles can design and guide various aspects of economic and social policy through a number of case studies.
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Macroeconomic Theory module (BU41021)
Learn a variety of business cycle models to understand how changes in demand and supply can cause fluctuations in output and prices.
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Options, Futures, and Valuations module (BU41027)
Learn how to price options, futures, and other basic financial derivatives.
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Asset Pricing module (BU41028)
Learn how the value of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and other investment instruments are decided.
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Macroeconomic Policy in Practice module (BU42020)
Learn to use macroeconomic principles to design, guide and interpret various aspects of macroeconomic policies within a contemporary context.
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Strategic Economic Thinking and Behaviour module (BU42021)
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of game theory as a systematic study of strategic decision-making in interactive scenarios.
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Level 5
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International Banking Systems module (BU51011)
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Global Financial Markets module (BU51013)
Learn the fundamentals of global financial markets with this introductory finance module.
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Internationalisation Strategies module (BU51014)
Learn to recognise major trends in the global economy, identify company's strategies, and the key theories of international trade and investment.
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International Business Strategy module (BU51016)
Understand International Business Strategy to help develop your skills in assessing strategic decisions using case studies and analytical tools.
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International Business Finance module (BU51019)
Explore business finance from an international perspective. You will also cover the challenges and opportunities of multinational companies
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Derivatives and Risk Management module (BU51021)
Learn about price financial derivatives and how to apply them for risk management.
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Islamic Financial Markets and Instruments module (BU51022)
Practically analyse Shariah-compliant capital market structures, applied models, working mechanisms, and products.
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Accounting and Auditing in Islamic Banking and Finance module (BU51023)
Learn about Islamic financial institutions and how the principles of Islamic Law, Sharia, with the associated financial reporting requirements and policies.
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Data Visualisation for Business module (BU51037)
Understanding and communicating business data is crucial, this module will help you choose and create the right visual aids for different situations.
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Fintech and Blockchain Technology module (BU51038)
Discover the impact of technological trends on the world of finance.