Bachelor of Science (BSc)

BSc Economics

Undertake highly structured training in economics, with a focus on enhancing and applying quantitative and analytical skills in modern economics.
  • Duration: 3 or 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: L102 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Industrial experience

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Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £31,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

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Course unit details:
Macroeconomic Analysis 2

Course unit fact file
Unit code ECON10182
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 1
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit introduces students to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis at an intermediate level. It develops critical analysis skills, prepares students for advanced macroeconomic courses in the second and third years, and enhances their ability to confidently describe key macroeconomic events and global issues to a non-economist audience.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Advanced Mathematics ECON10071A Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Macroeconomic Analysis 1 ECON10181 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Advanced Mathematics ECON10071B Co-Requisite Compulsory
ECON10182 Co-requisite: ECON10181 & ECON10071 For BA Econ, BSc Econ and PPE students only

 

 

Aims

This unit aims to:

· Introduce students to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis at an intermediate level.

· Develop critical analysis and lay the foundation for macroeconomic courses in the second and third years.

· Develop employability skills, such as engaging with economic magazines and newspaper articles in a critical manner and the ability to confidently describe recent key macroeconomic events and global issues to a non-economist audience.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, successful students will be able to:

· Demonstrate an understanding of modern macroeconomic theory and quantitative methods at an intermediate level.

· Apply intermediate analytical models to assess macroeconomic policies and interpret their effects.

· Evaluate macroeconomic arguments, theories, data, and policies at an intermediate level.

· Communicate macroeconomic concepts and findings effectively in written formats.
 

Syllabus

The course is structured into three main topics. The first topic covers open economy macroeconomics, including openness in goods and financial markets, the IS-LM model in an open economy, and exchange rate regimes. The second topic focuses on economic growth, covering models of economic growth and the role of technological progress. The third topic addresses expectations, exploring financial markets, consumption, investment, and the relationship between expectations and macroeconomic policy.

Teaching and learning methods

Synchronous activities (such as Lectures, Review and Q&A sessions, and tutorials), and guided self-study

Knowledge and understanding

Strong foundation in theoretical models and their applications at an intermediate level.

Intellectual skills

develop problem-solving skills; be able to apply analytical models; evaluate and critically analyse arguments, theories and policies; synthesize and evaluate data.

Practical skills

Competence in using models to assess real-world issues

Transferable skills and personal qualities

Ability to communicate ideas and arguments in written format, effective time management, ability to work to deadlines, and group collaboration.

Employability skills

Analytical skills
Problem solving
Ability to analyse and evaluate data, theories, and policies

Assessment methods

10% Assignments

20% Mid-term Exam

70% Final Exam

 

Feedback methods

Tutorial discussion. Quizzes and formative assessments. Office hours and Q&A sessions. Revision sessions. Discussion boards.

Recommended reading

Olivier Blanchard, Alessia Amighini and Francesco Giavazzi, Macroeconomics: A European Perspective, 4rd edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2021

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Manuel Mosquera Tarrio Unit coordinator

Additional notes

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