Economics and Finance - First Year University Studies Print E-mail

 

The First University Studies programme is offered in association with Brunel University, West London as an alternative pathway into Year 2 of the Brunel BSc (Hons) Undergraduate degree. On successful completion of the programme you will gain entry into the second year of one of the following degrees:
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Business Economics
BSc (Hons) Economics & Business Finance
BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting

 

For academic course entrance requirements please click here.
For English Language requirements please click here.
To apply please click here.

 

Progression criteria

Upon successful completion of the First Year University Studies programme, all students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant undergraduate degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:

  • the eight (8) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above).
  • the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
  • seven (7) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 65% on the Brunel University English language test.
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    Course Duration

    Start First Year University Studies Complete First Year University Start Brunel University 2nd Year
    Entry Point 1 2010
    September 2010 May 2011 September 2011
    Entry Point 1 2011
    September 2011 May 2012 September 2012

     

    Teaching Methods
    Instruction for all modules is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each module.
    Assessment
    Assessment for all modules is based on course work and/or a final two hour examination. The pass mark for the 1st year degree programme is 40%.
    Sandwich Course
    After transfer to Brunel University West London, LIBT students are eligible to apply for the four-year thick sandwich degree programme where you will gain high quality professional experience in commercial, financial, or public sector organisations. The four year thick-sandwich course is a four year full-time degree course which includes a placement of approximately 44 weeks during the third year.
    Course Structure
    The First Year University Studies programme comprises six modules (two of these are double modules spread over two semesters). Students must complete and pass all six academic modules and the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module to be awarded the 1st year degree.

    Core Modules

    • Mathematics for Economics and Finance 1
    • Statistical Research Methods
    • Microeconomic Principles
    • Financial Markets
    • Mathematics for Economics and Finance 2
    • Macroeconomic Principles
    • Financial Accounting
    • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 2

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