International Economy &Trade

BSc International Economics and Trade


 
 
 


By the end of your degree course you will have:


a deep understanding of globalisation, trade and economic policy
analytical and practical tools with which to understand China's place in the world economy
the skills of a well-trained economist with a focus on international economics and advanced econometric analysis
Year one
This programme is designed for international students whose first language is not English or whose qualifications were not obtained in an English-medium education system. Other students can skip this year.


You will develop your English language skills so that you can make the most of your degree programme. The course is intensive and is structured to ensure you maximise your time in and outside of lecture rooms.


In your preliminary year, you will:


work in a small group
be encouraged to undertake activities that help you develop your fluency in English
learn how to present your work in public
be taught techniques to keep improving your English
develop habits for lifelong learning
By the time you complete your preliminary year, you will have:


a deep knowledge of English grammar
expanded your vocabulary so that you are familiar with relevant technical terms
skills to analyse complex texts and extract information in order to build academic arguments
Preliminary year modules specifically for economics students include:


Introduction to Business and Economics
Foundation Calculus and Mathematical Techniques
Examination results in your preliminary year do not influence your final degree classification. However, it is necessary to complete these programmes and pass all English modules in order to progress to the second year. 


Year two
You will be introduced to the the fundamentals of economics. In your second year (also referred to as a qualifying year), the emphasis is on:


ensuring you develop a solid grounding in economic  theory and quantitative methods
deepening your understanding of the relevance of these methods in the study of economic questions of cultural, political or social importance
Your modules might include:


Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Economic Integration I and II
Mathematical Economics
Introductory Econometrics
Year three
In year three (the equivalent of year two at The University of Nottingham in the UK), you will develop your knowledge of:


microeconomics, macroeconomics and international economics
quantitative methods, such as time series, panel and cross-sectional econometrics and mathematical economics
major sub-disciplines of economics, including financial and monetary economics, international trade and development economics, public and labour economics
Year four
In your final year, you will examine major themes in economics and international economics in substantially greater detail. You are given the opportunity to develop your own specialised interests through combinations of advanced modules that build on major sub-discipline topics studied in previous years.


In addition, you will receive advanced instruction in econometric methods (theory and practice) and mathematical economics. You will get the chance to demonstrate your understanding of economics concepts through an independently researched dissertation.