Economics
Economics
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Contents
Welcome1
Why study Economics at the University of Bradford? 2
Key features of our courses
3
Undergraduate degrees
4
Course details, internships and study abroad,
admission, and fees and financial support
Postgraduate taught qualifications
20
Course details, admission, and fees and
financial support
Postgraduate research degrees
24
Staff profiles
26
Your questions answered
28
Your career with an Economics degree
30
Accommodation34
University facilities 35
Bradford life
36
How to find us
Inside back cover
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Dean of the School of Social and
International Studies
Professor Nana Poku BA MA MSc
Head, Division of Economics
Dr Karen Jackson BA MSc DPhil
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Taught Courses Admissions Officer
Dr Gary Slater BA MA PhD
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Welcome
FROM THE HEAD OF THE DIVISION OF ECONOMICS
Economics is an exciting and
important area of study, as recent
world events have demonstrated.
At the University of Bradford,
we emphasise the practical and
applied aspects of economics to
help you best make sense of the
world around us, with a focus on
the impact of economic forces on
people and businesses and the
role of policy in shaping change.
Our degree courses are based in the Division of
Economics, an internationally renowned centre for
teaching and research. Economics at the University
of Bradford is consistently ranked in the top 20 in
the UK in terms of the National Student Survey. Our
commitment to research-based teaching means that our
courses are kept up to date with the latest developments
in economics and the world, whilst our connections to
related social science and management departments
at the University provide you with an enviable range
of economics degree combinations and the maximum
flexibility to pursue your interests as they develop.
We are proud of our reputation as a friendly and
inclusive Division with a highly diverse and proactive
student body. We are committed to providing you
with individual support to assist your learning and
development, ranging from one-to-one maths or study
skills support appointments, to our regular office
hours when our doors are open for you to come and
ask questions. At Bradford you will meet new friends
from across the world, and this makes for an exciting
and vibrant learning environment.
In addition to subject knowledge, our courses provide
the opportunity to gain important transferable skills.
These include study and communication skills, research
skills, career development skills or even a foreign
language. Our students are increasingly taking up the
opportunity to study abroad for a year at one of our
partner institutions or to pursue a summer or yearlong internship in the private or government sector.
Taken together, this means economics graduates from
the University of Bradford have amongst the best
employment opportunities in the sector.
We hope you find the information you need in this
booklet and that you like what you see. If you require
further information or would like to arrange a visit, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of
Bradford!
Dr Karen Jackson
Head, Division of Economics
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Why Study Economics
at the University of Bradford?
Why Study Economics?
Should I Study a Business or Economics Degree?
From the local to the global, economics is concerned
with understanding the way people and societies make
decisions and determine outcomes that affect us all
whether as consumers, workers, businesses or policymakers. Questions that economists might analyse
include:
We all make economic decisions every day of our lives.
Studying economics will enable you to understand the
decisions of households, firms and governments based
on human behaviour, beliefs, structure, constraints
and need. Economics provides you with the knowledge
and insight necessary to understand the impact
of developments in business, society and the world
economy.
• Is there a trade-off between the environment and
rapidly growing economies?
• Will the internet bring down the music industry?
• Should we ban or tax unhealthy food?
• What caused the global economic crisis and can
government action reverse it?
In answering questions like these, economics provides a
particular way of thinking about the world that develops
your problem-solving and analytical skills. These are
skills that are in high demand from employers.
Why Study Economics at the University of Bradford?
Our economics courses locate the discipline within the
real world, enabling you to use economics to analyse
practical problems. Additionally:
• We offer a wide range of flexible degree courses
allowing you to study economics in depth or in
combination with related business or social science
subjects
Studying economics allows you to go onto work or
further study either as an economist or in the field of
business. In contrast, studying business alone does
not offer you the same opportunities. In other words,
studying economics offers you the platform to apply
your skills to areas of business, politics, social policy
and beyond.
The career destination information gathered by HESA
on the mean salaries of full-time, first degree graduates
entering either employment or self-employment
indicates that average starting salaries for economists
are generally higher compared to business studies
and non-economics graduates. Hence, economics
graduates are well remunerated both in comparison to
other subjects and non-graduates.
• Support is available to help you find an internship in
the private or public sector
• Study abroad opportunities at partner institutions in
Europe, North America, East Asia and Australia
• Class sizes are small enough to allow for individual
attention and support
• Teaching is informed by staff research and keeps you
up to date with world developments
• We maintain a high level of care through the Personal
Academic Tutor system
• University of Bradford graduates in general and our
economics graduates in particular enjoy good career
prospects
• Learning activities utilise the latest electronic
learning packages to help you understand and apply
economic analysis
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Karolina Stasiuleviciute
BSc Economics
“The biggest strength in our Economics
division is the lecturers. They all have great
abilities to communicate with students like
friends and are always willing to help.”
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Key Features of Our Courses
High-Quality Teaching and Learning
Study Abroad Opportunities
We have invested heavily in our learning and support
services, and in Economics we utilise the latest
computer packages to support your study including
the Blackboard virtual learning environment, whilst
MyEconLab is embedded across our core First and
Second Year teaching. We have been praised for the
quality of our Economics provision in national subject
reviews of teaching quality, receiving top marks in
the areas of student progression and achievement,
student support and guidance, learning resources, and
quality management and enhancement. We have also
performed well in National Student Satisfaction surveys.
While studying for your Economics degree, you may
also be interested in studying for a year in one of our
partner institutions across Europe, North America, East
Asia and Australia. Adding a year abroad is a great
way to widen your own horizons and to develop your
independence and confidence, together with being
positively recognised by employers as an indication of
significant extracurricular activities (see page 12-15 for
further details).
Flexible Course Structure
Our flexible course structure allows you to study
economics on its own, or with another social science or
business discipline. Options within the course enable
you to study the application of economic principles
to key areas such as business, finance, the global
economy, labour, and development. You may also
choose options from outside your core economics
specialism, including modules in accounting and
marketing or various languages, as well as subjects
from across the social sciences and humanities. Our
flexible course structure allows for changes in degree
path at the end of year one, whilst the range of options
available means you have freedom to pursue your
interests as they develop.
High-Quality Internship Opportunities
Internships are becoming increasingly popular among
our students. In your second year you will be introduced
to opportunities by employers in both the private and
public sectors. In recent years students have undertaken
internships within marketing and banking, together with
the highly competitive Government Economic Service
placement scheme (see page 12-15 for further details).
Excellent Employment Prospects
Whichever route you take, our courses develop your
powers of analysis and critical thought, and build skills
in communication, expression and rational argument.
These are valuable in any area of employment. Indeed,
evidence suggests economic degrees are particularly
well-rewarded in the labour market (see analysis at
www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk). Our graduates find
opportunities in both the private and public sectors and
many go on to further study in economics or business.
Our Economics students have an excellent graduate
employment record with 75%* of our 2011 graduates in
work or further study within 6 months of graduating (see
pages 30-32) for further details).
Transferable Skills
In addition to developing your subject knowledge, our
degree courses are designed to offer you a range of
transferable skills, useful in a range of careers and
situations beyond university. As part of this commitment,
all Economics students take modules in study skills and
in career and personal development, whilst options exist
in languages.
You will also research and write an 8,000-word
dissertation within the focus of your degree under the
guidance of a supervisor. This substantial piece of work
gives you the opportunity to increase your specialist
knowledge and to demonstrate to future employers your
ability to work independently.
Friendly and Inclusive Atmosphere
With an intake of up to 150 undergraduate and 30
postgraduate students per year, you can be sure of a
close-knit group and an atmosphere conducive to serious
but enjoyable study. Should you have any problems,
your Personal Academic Tutor will be on hand to help
out.To keep you informed of the latest developments in
economics, the Division hosts a programme of regular
seminars by visiting speakers for all students. You can
also get involved with the running of the Economics and
Investment Society to plan and organise other activities
for students in the Division.
Teaching Informed by Research
You will be taught by staff who are actively engaged
in extending subject boundaries through research, in
particular within the fields of trade, economic integration,
macroeconomic policy, finance, labour markets,
individual behaviour and social economics. This means
that the teaching you receive benefits from cutting-edge
research and stays at the forefront of latest thinking in
the subject (see pages 24-27 for further details).
Examples of these important synergies is our degree in
Economics and International Economics, together with
our latest new module examining Trade, Regionalism
and Globalisation which analyses the process of
globalisation in trade in goods and services, and to what
extent barriers have been eroded through regional and
multilateral agreements.
*These statistics are derived from annually published data by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), based on those UK domiciled
graduates who are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Undergraduate Degrees
Our degrees courses have an emphasis on transferable skills in
addition to subject knowledge and aim to be relevant to contemporary
life, occupations and events.
For all of our single Honours degrees we emphasise
the practical application of economic theory and ideas
and this means that you will get to analyse and discuss
topical issues affecting the world around us. You will
also develop mastery of a range of qualitative and
quantitative research skills which are transferable to
the worlds of economics, business, finance and policy
analysis. Together with your subject knowledge, you
will leave us well equipped for pursuing a career, with a
range of skills and abilities sought after by employers.
Additionally, you will have opportunities to pursue
a study abroad year or undertake a period of work
experience on a placement. Upon successful
completion, your skills and personal development will
be recognised through a diploma supplement to your
degree, as your degree course will be four years in
duration.
Single Honours Degrees
Economics
Three- or Four-year BSc UCAS Code: L100 BSc/Econ
The Economics course includes compulsory modules
which cover the main areas of economic theory,
applied economics, and the quantitative aspects of the
subject. Your additional optional choices enable you to
shape your degree to suit your own interests. Potential
specialisms include: business, international, social and
development aspects of economics.
Business Economics
Three- or Four-year BSc UCAS Code: L101 BSc/BusEc
The Business Economics course combines study of
core economic ideas - to help you understand the
environment within which firms operate - with a range of
applications to business. Specialist modules focus upon
financial markets, investment appraisal, accounting,
industrial organisation, financial accounting, business
economics and financial management.
Financial Economics
Three- or Four-year BSc UCAS Code: L111 BSc/FEc
The Financial Economics course combines study
of the principles of economics and accounting, the
application of economic analysis to financial markets
and to corporate finance and business decision-making.
Specialist modules focus upon accountancy, financial
markets, investment appraisal and corporate finance,
and international monetary economics. You will also
research and write a dissertation within the context of
financial economics.
Economics and International Economics
Three- or Four-year BSc UCAS Code: L160 BSc/EIE
Joanna Ragsdell
BSc Economics with
International Relations
“The staff are extremely supportive and
there are a wide range of modules you
can take.”
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The Economics and International Economics
course combines study of core economic ideas with
international applications. The specialist modules focus
on topics such as international trade, international
monetary economics and development economics.
Options in areas including globalisation and international
relations are available.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Our range of four joint Honours degrees allows you to blend
economics with a number of complementary disciplines in the form
of International Relations, Development Studies, Marketing and
History. This permits you to continue with an area of interest from your
previous studies, or to take up a new subject as part of your degree.
The choice of a joint Honours degree permits you to undertake a broader appreciation of how economics relates to
different subjects, thereby opening the door to additional career opportunities.
For all of our joint Honours degrees we emphasise the practical application of economic theory and ideas, and this
means that you will get to analyse and discuss topical issues affecting the world around us. You will also develop
mastery of a range of qualitative and quantitative research skills which are transferable to the worlds of economics,
business, finance and policy analysis. Together with your subject knowledge, you will leave us well equipped for
pursuing a career, with a range of skills and abilities sought after by employers.
Joint Honours Degrees
Economics with Development Studies
Three- or Four-year BSc
UCAS Code: L1L9 BSc/EcDS
Economics with Marketing
Three- or Four-year BSc
UCAS Code: L1N5 BSc/EcMkt
The Economics with Development Studies course
combines core economics with development
studies. Specialist modules focus upon theories of
development, understanding the causes of poverty,
and analysis of economic and social policies designed
to assist the development process.
The Economics with Marketing course combines the study
of economics with marketing. It seeks to take advantage of
the synergies between the analysis of market mechanisms
from an economic perspective with the identification of
consumers’ wants and needs from marketing.
Economics with International Relations
Three- or Four-year BSc
UCAS Code: L1L2 BSc/EcIR
The Economics with International Relations course
combines the study of economics with international
relations. Your modules in International Relations focus
upon how countries relate to each other within the
areas of war and peace, multinational corporations,
terrorist groups and government.
Economics and History
Three- or Four-year BA
UCAS Code: VL31 BA/EH
Our degree in Economics and History provides
the opportunity to examine historical events and
developments in cross-national, thematic and
comparative perspective and to develop an
understanding of their economic contexts and the
drivers of economic outcomes.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Final-Year Entry Honours Degrees
Our Final-Year Entry Honours degrees are designed for
students who have a Diploma-level qualification that
includes study of economics. These provide you with an
opportunity to build upon you existing knowledge and
complete an Honours degree.
Studying economics alongside business, finance and
trade provides a particular way of thinking about the
world that develops your problem-solving and analytical
skills. These are skills that are in high demand from
employers. Our Final-Year Entry degrees locate the
discipline within the real world, enabling you to use
economics to analyse practical problems.
Global Trade and Finance
One-year BA UCAS Code: L161 BA/GlTrFi
Our final-year entry degree in Global Trade and
Finance aims to extend and apply your knowledge
of international economics and finance by providing
you with an appreciation and understanding of the
wider international context that shapes global trade,
finance and developments in government policy.
International Business Economics
One-year BSc UCAS Code: NL11 BSc/IBE
Our final-year entry degree in International Business
Economics aims to extend and apply your
knowledge of individual and firm behaviour. You will
also gain an appreciation and understanding of the
wider international economic context that shapes
business decision-making alongside developments
in government policy that impact on the regulatory
environment.
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
First Year
Whichever degree you choose, in the first year you
take the two linked modules Principles and Applications
of Economics (Microeconomics) and Principles and
Applications of Economics (Macroeconomics). These are
designed to provide an introduction to economic ideas for
those who have not previously studied the subject, whilst
enabling others to further and deepen their knowledge
beyond what they may have already learnt.
All students also take a module in Study Skills and Data
Analysis for Economists. This helps you to undertake
study at university level by providing you with the
necessary skills in sourcing information, learning
strategies and in academic writing. You will also learn
how to analyse and present economic data to support
your work.
Additionally, all students take Mathematics for
Economists to familiarise you with some of the analytical
tools used by economists and to prepare you for
the quantitative aspects of your second and finalyear studies. For those who may not have studied
mathematics for some time, a preliminary refresher
course is also available in the first semester.
First-Year Core Syllabus
Principles and Applications of Economics
(Microeconomics)
In the Microeconomics module you will examine the
scope and method of economics; fundamental economic
problems and concepts; consumer theory; the determination
of supply and demand; elasticities; the theory of the firm;
monopoly and competition; determinants of wages and
prices; market failure and government intervention.
Principles and Applications of Economics
(Macroeconomics)
The Macroeconomics module considers the
determination of national income; economic models;
the role of government; fiscal and monetary policy;
financial markets; the supply-side and inflation; balance
of payments and exchange rate issues.
Study Skills and Data Analysis for Economists
To help you to undertake study at university level this
specialist module in semester one aims to provide you
with the necessary skills in sourcing information, learning
strategies and in academic writing. You will also learn
how to analyse and present economic data to support
your work.
The Development of Economic Ideas
The emphasis of this module is to give a broad
overview of economic thought and the wider context
in which it has been developed. Topics will be based
around: Measures of economic welfare and the birth of
economics; division of labour and the ‘invisible hand’ of
the market; gains from trade and the limits to growth;
concepts of value and their implications; the limitations
of the market; rational consumers and the ‘marginal
revolution’; the planned economy; managed capitalism /
the Keynesian alternative module.
The World Economy Since 1945
This module seeks to review the development of the
world economy since 1945 and to understand the
drivers of growth, with a focus on the importance
of institutions. This includes the study of: post-war
reconstruction; the golden age of capitalism; the rise
and fall of socialism; crisis, deindustrialisation and
structural change; global capitalism and its discontents;
the prospects for growth and development.
Introduction to Financial Markets
The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to
the financial services industry as well as an account of
the problems which financial services are intended to
solve, the ways in which these needs are addressed,
and to develop an understanding of the principles and
practice of financial institutions.
Additionally, you will also study modules from a range of
options or core modules from the other named subject
in your degree title.
Mathematics for Economists
This module introduces students to essential
mathematical tools used in economic enquiry.
This includes the topics of algebra; linear equations;
quadratic equations; simultaneous equations; differential
calculus; unconstrained optimisation and partial
differentiation. Lectures are supplemented by
problem-solving classes.
Minsung Shin
BSc Economics
with Marketing
“Economics is the most practical and clear
subject to analyse the world. After this
degree, I am sure I can make myself strong
in any aspect where I would love to work.”
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Second Year
In the second year, your knowledge and understanding of
economic principles and applications will be broadened
and deepened by core modules in Microeconomic Theory
and Macroeconomic Theory and in the range of core and
option modules in applied areas of economics. In addition,
you will learn about the tools economists use to analyse
and interpret data and to forecast trends in the Statistics
and Econometrics module. Alongside the module in
Research Skills for Economists, this will prepare you for the
dissertation, undertaken in the final year. Finally, to prepare
you for life after university, a specialist Career and Personal
Development module is also offered to all our students.
At each stage you will also study modules from a range
of options or from the other named subject in your
degree title.
Second-Year Core Syllabus
Microeconomic Theory
This module extends theoretical knowledge in order
to analyse various facets of market behaviour and
regulation. Topics covered include: consumer theory,
rationing, consumer surplus; production theory and
the firm’s cost curves; objectives of the firm, profit
maximisation and the alternatives; behaviour of the firm
in different market forms; pricing and employment of
factors of production; general equilibrium and welfare
analysis; market failure, externalities, Coase theorem
and cost-benefit analysis.
Macroeconomic Theory
This module introduces a range of competing
perspectives, focusing on questions of stability and coordination of the macroeconomy. Topics include: Classical
vs. Keynesian macroeconomics and the neoclassical
synthesis (IS-LM); consumption and investment behaviour;
aggregate supply; aggregate demand and inflation;
alternative derivations of the aggregate supply schedule:
the Phillips curve; sticky wages; flexible wages and worker
misperception; the rational expectations equilibrium
approach; the natural rate hypothesis challenged hysteresis; economic growth.
Further Mathematics for Economists
This module explores simultaneous equations (market
supply and demand, taxation and subsidies in a
competitive market, Keynesian national income model,
The IS-LM model); matrix (systems of equations,
matrix inversion, cofactors and determinants, Cramer’s
rule); unconstrained optimisation (differential calculus,
marginal functions); constrained optimisation (first and
second order partial differentiation, production functions
and utility functions); integral calculus (consumer and
producer surplus).
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Statistics and Econometrics
This module introduces you to the main tools of analysis
for the presentation and analysis of data, as used in
economics research and business forecasting. Topics
covered include: investigation and nature of statistical
enquiry; the use of SPSS and spreadsheets; properties
of distributions; statistical inference and confidence
intervals; comparing samples; correlation and
regression; forecasting and prediction; linear and nonlinear functional forms; regression diagnostics. Lectures
are supplemented by practical workshops using various
computer applications.
Research Skills for Economists
This module prepares you for the final-year dissertation
and covers the following areas; selection of topic and
research strategy; research methodologies; concepts
and their analysis; retrieving information, research
material and data; assessing the quality and reliability
of sources; IT and bibliographic skills; collecting and
presenting empirical evidence; an appreciation of
applied economics research.
Career and Personal Development
Theories of Career Planning including making career
decisions; self awareness: including personal evaluation
and skills analysis; MBTi type theory and team roles;
working with others: theoretical concepts and team
roles; world of work: the changing labour market and
nature of jobs, opportunities for economics graduates
and future options; research: careers information
including occupations, employers and courses of
further study; job hunting techniques: use of a variety
of resources including the internet; applying for
postgraduate study and jobs; CVs, covering letters,
application forms, interviews; action planning: SMART
theory; self reflection and turning ideas into actions.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Final Year
In the third year you will have a mix of more advanced
theory modules according to your degree course.
Additionally, there is a greater choice of options for you
to ‘shape’ your degree. You will also complete a
dissertation which facilitates the combination of
theoretical and empirical knowledge, together with
demonstrating independent learning.
Final-Year Core Syllabus
Topics in Microeconomics
A topic-based approach is taken in this extension
and critical examination of microeconomic principles,
including: the methodology of economics; extensions
to consumer choice theory; altruism, sociobiology,
cognitive dissonance; the transactions cost model
of the firm; non-profit firms and allocation issues;
socioeconomics.
Topics in Macroeconomics
Differing schools of thought are examined in this
module, with a focus on microfoundations and
business cycles. Topics include: the relation between
microeconomics and macroeconomics; real business
cycle theory; New Keynesian economics (efficiency-
wage, NAIRU, insider-outsider, menu cost approaches);
Post-Keynesian economics (endogenous money,
expectations and uncertainty, capital stock, Z-D model);
new political macroeconomics (political business cycles,
time inconsistency).
The Economics and Finance of Business
In this module, economic principles are extended and
applied to account for a range of business behaviour
and activities, including the growth and development of
the firm; ownership, control and incentives; the market
for corporate control; issues in corporate governance;
multinational enterprises. The module also covers
the tools of capital budgeting; investment appraisal
methods; capital; alternative investment criteria; decision
making under conditions of risk and uncertainty;
analysing investment portfolio risk; capital markets
and capital market efficiency; corporate restructuring;
international business finance; venture capital.
Dissertation
All our degree courses include a dissertation. This gives
you the opportunity to undertake independent study,
supervised by a member of staff, to explore an area of
interest to you. This could be based on an aspect of
previous study, directed towards a career objective, or
based on current affairs.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Global Trade
and Finance*
International
Business
Economics*
Economics
and
International
Economics
Financial
Economics
Business
Economics
Single Honours in
Economics Subjects
Economics
Course Structure
FIRST YEAR
Principles and Applications of Economics (Microeconomics)
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Principles and Applications of Economics (Macroeconomics)
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Academic Skills**
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Study Skills and Data Analysis for Economists
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
The World Economy Since 1945
C
O
O
C
n/a
n/a
Development of Economic Ideas
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Preliminary Mathematics for Economists**
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Mathematics for Economists
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Introduction to Financial Markets
O
C
C
O
n/a
n/a
SECOND YEAR
Microeconomic Theory
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Macroeconomic Theory
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Further Mathematics for Economists
C
O
O
C
n/a
n/a
Financial Markets and Institutions***
O
O
C
O
O
n/a
Career and Personal Development for Economists
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Statistics and Econometrics
C
C
C
C
O
O
Development Economics
O
O
O
C
n/a
n/a
Industrial Organisation
O
C
O
O
O
O
Environmental Economics
O
O
O
O
O
O
Research Skills for Economists
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Topics in Microeconomics
C
O
C
C
O
O
Topics in Macroeconomics
C
O
C
C
O
O
The Economics and Finance of Business
O
C
O
O
C
C
Dissertation in Economics
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
FINAL YEAR
Dissertation in International Economics
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
n/a
n/a
Dissertation in Business Economics
n/a
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dissertation in Financial Economics
n/a
n/a
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
International Business Economics Project
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
n/a
Global Trade and Finance Project
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
Research and Study Skills
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
C
Topics in Econometrics
O
O
O
O
O
O
Financial Markets and Institutions***
O
O
n/a
O
O
O
Financial Economics
O
O
C
O
O
C
International Monetary Economics
O
O
C
C
O
C
Development Policy Issues
O
O
O
O
O
O
Economics of Leisure
O
O
O
O
O
O
Integrated Strategic HRM
O
O
O
O
O
O
International Trade****
O
O
O
C
C
n/a
Trade, Regionalism and Globalisation****
O
O
O
O
O
C
Economics of Labour
O
O
O
O
O
O
European Political Economy
O
O
O
O
O
O
Public Policy
O
O
O
O
O
O
Where:
C = Core. If a course unit is core to your degree pathway it will be scheduled on your timetable
O = Optional. If a course unit is an option on your degree pathway, it will be scheduled on your timetable
E = Electives. If a course unit is an elective on your degree pathway, it is not guaranteed to be scheduled to fit your timetable,
you must check the timetable for clashes before you select an elective unit
*
= Final-Year Entry Degress
** = Students may be exempt from this module subject to performance in the introductory week screening test
*** = Students can only take one of the two modules indicated
**** = Students can only take one of the two modules indicated
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Economics
and History
Economics
with
International
Relations
Economics
with Marketing
Economics
with
Development
Studies
Joint Honours in
Economics Subjects
FIRST YEAR
Principles and Applications of Economics (Microeconomics)
Principles and Applications of Economics (Macroeconomics)
Study Skills and Data Analysis for Economists
The World Economy Since 1945
Preliminary Mathematics for Economists**
Development of Economic Ideas
Mathematics for Economists
Introduction to Psychology
Roots of Contemporary Europe
European Empires
Global Society, Local Experiences
Introduction to Financial Markets
Introduction to Development
Foundations of Marketing
Introduction to International Relations
Academic Skills**
C
C
C
O
C
n/a
C
O
E
E
E
O
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
C
O
C
O
E
E
E
O
O
C
O
C
C
C
C
O
C
n/a
C
O
E
E
E
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
C
n/a
C
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
C
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
O
n/a
n/a
n/a
E
n/a
n/a
n/a
O
E
E
E
C
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
E
n/a
n/a
n/a
O
E
E
E
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
O
n/a
n/a
n/a
E
n/a
n/a
n/a
O
E
E
E
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
n/a
C
C
O
O
O
O
E
O
C
O
O
E
E
E
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
n/a
O
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
n/a
E
E
n/a
E
E
C
C
C
n/a
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
n/a
E
E
n/a
E
E
C
C
C
n/a
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
n/a
E
E
n/a
E
E
O
O
n/a
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
E
E
O
E
E
SECOND YEAR
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Statistics and Econometrics
Career and Personal Development for Economists
Research Skills for Economists
Statistics for Economists
The World Economy since 1945
Marketing Management and Strategy
Central and Eastern Europe in the 20th century
The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Diplomacy and Statecraft
War, Democracy and Consensus
Culture and Society: Britain 1760-1914
Research Skills for Economics and History
Modern Germany
Financial Markets and Institutions
Critical Psychology and Mental Health
The British Welfare State
Sociological Theory
Development Economics
Further Mathematics for Economists
Industrial Organisation
Environmental Economics
FINAL YEAR
Topics in Microeconomics
Topics in Macroeconomics
Dissertation in Economics
Dissertation in Economics and History
Economics and Finance of Business
Trade, Regionalism and Globalisation***
Topics in Econometrics
Financial Economics
Integrated Strategic Human Resource Management
Development Policy Issues
International Trade***
Economics of Leisure
International Monetary Economics
Economics of Labour
European Political Economy
Public Policy
Britain, Germany and Central Europe, 1919-1991
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire
The Turbulent Century: France, 1814-1914
Popular Politics in 19th century Britain
The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations
Contemporary Debates on Culture and Society
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Internships, Placements and Study Abroad
Internships and study abroad opportunities are becoming increasingly
popular among our students. These are an excellent way in which
to distinguish your CV for future employers. These would be over the
summer, or between the second and third year of your course and
therefore you would be registered for a 4-year degree.
Internship Opportunities
Our students are highly successful in securing both
summer and year-long internships and placements with
prestigious employers, including the highly competitive
Government Economic Service placement scheme
(e.g. Department for Work and Pensions, Department
of Health and the Treasury), the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development and a range of private
sector companies involved in marketing, finance and the
voluntary sector.
I decided to undertake a placement at the EBRD
to gain some more knowledge in Emerging
Market development and to learn more about how
economics can be applied in real world situations.
After initially seeing that the Head of the Division,
Dr Jackson, had worked at DFID in association
with the EBRD I looked on their website for
opportunities. The job that I applied for was a
9-month contract that was extended after the
9-month period to 12 months. From application to
appointment the process took around
3 months.
There were no real challenges that I faced apart
from maybe being too fast to try to complete my
work. As I had worked in the City prior to my
degree I knew what I had let myself in for again!
The best aspects of the job were meeting a vast
array of people with the knowledge and experience
that I can only hope to one day attain. For example
the Director of my division was an economic
adviser to US President Jimmy Carter and had
come to the EBRD twenty years prior.
To be able to communicate and work with this
kind of people on the same level and have input
into projects and to see them take my views into
account was really satisfying. The placement also
develops your questioning of some underlying
economic theories and forces you to understand
them more so that you can develop your own
views clearly.
I would recommend a placement to a prospective
student, but I would add a caveat that it must be
the correct placement that will enhance your CV
and employability.
Tom Laybourn, Second-Year Economics,
Operational Strategy and Planning Team,
European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Erasmus Work Placements
It is possible to arrange a work placement in Europe
through the Erasmus Exchange Programme. You
may be eligible for some financial support through
the Erasmus grant if your work placement is related
to the course you are studying, provided that it is
for a minimum of 3 months and is authorised by the
Division (visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/international/
erasmus-and-international-exchanges/outboundexchange-students/where-you-can-go/erasmus-workplacements/).
Diploma in Professional Experience
Following a year’s internship or work placement, then
upon successful completion and a reflective assessment
covering your own personal and skills development,
the University will award you a Diploma in Professional
Experience, in addition to your Economics degree.
Study Abroad
While studying for your Economics degree, you may
also be interested in studying for a year in one of our
partner institutions. Adding a year abroad is a great
way to widen your own horizons and to develop your
independence and confidence.
Why study abroad?
Taking advantage of the opportunity to study abroad is
positively recognised by employers as an indication of
significant extracurricular activities. Although courses
in our partner universities are taught in English, apart
from the University of Salamanca, studying abroad gives
you the opportunity to improve your foreign language
skills. Finally, there is the chance to gain an in-depth
experience of other cultures.
Where could I study?
Support is available to help you find placement to study
abroad in one of our partner universities across Europe,
North America, East Asia and Australia.
Europe:
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•
•
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•
Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain)
IAE Lille (France)
Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal)
Transylvania University of Brasov (Romania)
Vrije University Amsterdam (Netherlands)
University of Gdansk (Poland)
University of Le Mans (France)
University of Salamanca (Spain)
University of Tilburg (Netherlands)
University of Vienna (Austria)
East Asia:
• Hosei University (Japan)
• Sogang University (South Korea)
Australia:
• Monash University, Melbourne
In addition, the University is a member of the
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) enabling
students to select from over 50 USA universities subject
to appropriate programmes being offered
(visit: www.isep.org).
Diploma in International Studies
Upon successful completion and a reflective
assessment covering your own personal and skills
development, the University will award you a Diploma
in International Studies, in addition to your Economics
degree.
In my second year I attended a couple of the study
abroad meetings and very quickly decided that I
definitely did want to study abroad. My first thought
was that studying away from home would probably
be far too expensive, but my exchange programme is
no more expensive than studying at home.
This year I am at Central Michigan University on
the ISEP exchange program since I decided that
I wanted to go to the northern region of America
slightly towards the east. This means that I have the
opportunity to travel to Chicago, New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Washington DC amongst others.
The application process was fairly lengthy, but this
was made much easier by the International Office at
Bradford to arrange meetings to ask questions and
sort out any problems with the application process.
Finances for the year were also made easy to
organise.
I’m now living in halls that are mixed between other
International students and American students. Living
within a group of people from all over the world is
great. It has been really good to learn about other
people’s cultures and countries first hand.
Soon after arriving in America I made friends with
other international students who were also keen to
travel. We quickly organised a trip to visit Canada too
to see the Niagara Falls as well as Toronto. I have
also travelled to Chicago a couple of times and have
been to Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
There are a huge variety of courses to choose from
and study, which provides me with the chance to
study courses that I wouldn’t get to study at Bradford.
So far my courses have varied greatly in difficulty and
it has been good to challenge myself and to learn
more about what I am good at (and what I’m not).
All in all I would highly recommend that all students
at least consider studying abroad during their time at
university. It is a great opportunity to aid in personal,
social and academic development and is a good
excuse to be a student for an extra year!
Simon Tomlinson, Second-Year Economics,
Central Michigan University
USA:
• California State University
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Studying abroad is a unique selling point on
your CV and would dramatically improve chances
of finding employment after graduating. I study
business economics at Bradford, but I’ve been
focusing on the economics side of the degree and
thought it would be nice to learn more about the
business side.
I started the process by attending the study abroad
fairs in 2009 and 2010. Initially I researched into
the possibilities and I had a rough idea on where I
wanted to go. By 2010 I narrowed my search down to
the USA, Australia and New Zealand. After I decided
on the USA, I did more research into where I could
go for studying business. Eventually I decided on
three universities in California, which I applied to,
through the University’s International Office.
In the exchange agreement, if I stayed for the whole
academic year, I wouldn’t have to pay any tuition fees.
That was definitely a huge relief. It was also a relief to
know that I could still get a maintenance loan to help
with living expenses. I’ve estimated that this year will
cost about $12,000 (about £8,000), which includes all
living expenses, 2 return flights and my books/study
materials.
The academic system in the USA is completely
different to the UK. At California State University, we
run in quarters rather than semesters. While I don’t
have as many subjects to take at one time, the work
is a lot more intense.
Marta Lesniewska BSc (Hons) Economics with Sociology
and Psychology (2011) experiencing life in China.
Study China Programme
I believe that studying abroad has opened my eyes
to other cultures and I also learn about an academic
topic that I previously wouldn’t have had the chance
to learn about.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are
interested in learning about China, its language and
culture with students visiting Hangzhou or Jinan. The
17-day programme is open to undergraduates in
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is a
government-funded project.
If there is ever an opportunity, you MUST take it.
Studying abroad is the best experience a student
can have. Anyone can do work experience, but
studying abroad is a life experience, one that will
probably never come again.
For the first time in 2012 a new internship-based
programme will be offered in addition to the standard
Study China Programme to be held in Zhuhai and
Beijing (visit: www.confuciusinstitute.manchester.
ac.uk/courses/study_china/).
Phillip Bowes, Second-Year Business Economics,
California State University
Get Ahead: Get a Language!
Language skills are highly valued by employers and can
really enhance your career prospects in today’s global
business environment as well as introducing you to and
helping you explore different cultures. You can study a
range of different languages at different levels as part
of the University Language Centre’s well-established
Languages for All programme.
Language modules last for one semester and can
be included in a study programme to count towards
a qualification. Alternatively they can be studied
independently on payment of a small fee. When you
enrol on a language course you will have automatic free
access to our Resources Centre where you may use
self-study resources in the languages taught and over
20 other languages.
Phil Bowes (c) enjoying the warmth of California
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Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
The most important piece of information I wish I’d
known before starting is that it took a few weeks
to realise that research projects can be done with
the help of my line manager, colleagues or people
from different teams. Meetings can be easily set up
with them to discuss difficult topics and you can
work closely in small teams, there was no reason
to feel a lack of confidence in your knowledge/
communication skills.
An internship is affordable because the Treasury pays
a monthly salary of about £1,250 with taxes deducted
which is enough to cover rent and all living expenses
(food, formal and casual clothing, public transport,
museums).
However, it is not easy to find accommodation
in London and it is very expensive compared to
Bradford! From my and colleagues’ experience it
usually takes from 4-6 weeks to find a flat in London
and it may cost from £500-650 per month. The
Treasury provides a list of advertisers, so my advice
would be to start looking for accommodation as early
as possible.
Experience at the GES has the potential to change
one’s plans as it allows you to meet people from the
public and private sectors. For example, I have better
understanding of how communication, analytical or
delivery skills work in real life. Also, the way I read
and understand economic textbooks has changed:
some less interesting parts like data manipulation
have become more stimulating.
The biggest challenge while undertaking the GES
internship was meeting strict deadlines, organising
my time, prioritising tasks and adapting to a
professional environment in general. Much of the
work was computer based, I had never had to read,
write and reply to so many emails on a daily basis
before!
The most positive factor of my experience at the GES
has been working so closely to current economic
developments while providing analysis on the
European economy for Whitehall clients, which is
very exciting!
Overall, I have enjoyed my internship as it was
an invaluable experience of developing my
insight of macroeconomic concepts by writing
economic briefing products, maintaining economic
spreadsheets, getting familiar with statistical
databases or attending high-level presentations.
Study abroad is great experience, as it gives
you an opportunity to feel what it is like to live in
Amsterdam and learn a lot of new things.
Actually before coming to Amsterdam I hadn’t
done too much research about the city. Thus I
have relied on my imagination about it. Actually
when I have arrived to Netherlands I was amazed
that it is so different to UK or Lithuania (my home
country). Architectures, buildings, shops, people,
language, everything was very different to what I
have seen. Amsterdam is beautiful because of its
canals and bicycles. By bicycles I mean that the
city is full of them. Everyone who lives here, has
one! There are special roads and traffic lights for
bicyclists.
Vrije University of Amsterdam is the university in
which I am currently spending my study abroad
year. It is good experience, since I can choose
any modules I want to study. Therefore I believe
that this is great opportunity for me to study what
I like and find interesting, hence studying can be
fun!
However, study system is more intensive here, as
exams are being held every two months. Which
actually gives you less time to prepare for exams.
Thereby you have to study every day in order to
pass exams. In addition it is really interesting to
be an international student in a large institution.
And there are a lot of different meetings for
international students organised by international
committee, such as visiting bars, clubs, football
matches, museums, and different meetings where
you can meet other international students and
make friends.
Also, whilst living here I work part-time job, which
is something in addition to my studies to get life
experience. And even though the Netherlands
is not an English-speaking country, it is relatively
easy to find part-time work here. Hence, you can
enhance your life experience not only by studying
in another institution but as well by gaining
experience whilst working.
Valdemar Tunkevic, Second-Year Economics,
Vrije University of Amsterdam
Donatas Beksa, Second-Year Economics,
HM Treasury, London
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Admission and How to Apply
Applications for our courses must be made through UCAS. The UCAS
code for Bradford is BRADF B56. UCAS course codes and points
requirements for our Economics degrees are as follows:
Degrees
UCAS
code
UCAS
points
SINGLE HONOURS DEGREES
Economics
L100 BSc/Econ
260-300*
Business Economics
L101 BSc/BusEc
260-300*
Financial Economics
L111 BSc/FEc
260-300*
Economics and International
Economics
L160 BSc/EIE
260-300*
Economics with Development Studies
L1L9 BSc/EcDS
260-300*
Economics with International Relations
L1L2 BSc/EcIR
260-300*
Economics with Marketing
L1N5 BSc/EcMkt
260-300*
Economics and History
VL31 BA/EH
260-300*
JOINT HONOURS DEGREES
FINAL-YEAR ENTRY HONOURS DEGREES
International Business Economics
NL11 BSc/IBE
Global Trade and Finance
L161 BA/GlTrFi
**
* This points total must include a minimum of 180 points from 2 GCE A
levels or equivalent
** Please contact the Division for advice and further information
We make our initial selection on the basis of the
information provided in your UCAS form, with each
application being considered on its merits. You will be
invited to one of our Applicant Visit Days, held between
December and April, so you can meet with lecturers and
current students to discuss our courses and take a tour
of the campus.
If you want to visit the University before you decide to
apply, you can come to one of our University Open
Days. For information on dates, please contact Course
Enquiries.
Tel: 0800 073 1225 or 01274 233081
Email [email protected]
GCSE, GCE, Scottish and Irish Examinations
We accept any combination of GCE A levels, Vocational
A levels, AS-levels, Scottish Advanced Higher
examinations or Irish Leaving Certificate. We also require
a GCSE pass in Mathematics and English at grade C
or above. General Studies may be included within your
overall points score.
We do not allow you to count the same or similar
qualifications twice. This means that, for a given subject,
we will subsume your AS-level scores into your A-level
score. We adopt a similar policy for 3-, 6- and 12-unit
vocational qualifications, unless no duplication of
modular content exists.
The University welcomes the new Diploma qualifications,
and also the opportunity for UK students to provide
evidence of excellence beyond grade A at A level by
introduction of A* grades. Applicants considering or
pursuing such qualifications are advised to refer to either
the University’s website or the UCAS course search
facility for up-to-date admissions information concerning
these qualifications.
International Qualifications
We welcome applicants studying towards, or holding,
the International or European Baccalaureate and a range
of equivalent international qualifications. Please contact
us for advice before you apply if you are uncertain
whether your qualification would be acceptable for entry.
English Language Proficiency
International and EU students will also need to show
competence in English to a high level:
• For EU (i.e. non-UK) applicants: IELTS 6.0 to include no
sub-test less than 5.0; TOEFL IBT 80 to include a minimum of
Listening = 17, Reading = 18, Speaking = 20, Writing = 17.
• For International (i.e. non-UK/EU) applicants (UKBA
requirement): IELTS 6.0 to include no sub-test less than
5.5; TOEFL IBT 87 to include a minimum of Listening = 21,
Reading = 22, Speaking = 23, Writing = 21 (the paperbased TOEFL test cannot be accepted for International
applicants).
• Other English Language qualifications include the Pearson
Test of English Academic (PTE) with an overall score of 55
with no sub-test less than 51.
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Mature Candidates
We particularly welcome applications from mature
students. The main requirement is that mature students
should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the
subject and the course, and appropriate learning and
communication skills. We accept a range of Access
qualifications. If in doubt, please contact us with details
of your qualifications before making a formal application.
Students with Disabilities
The University of Bradford has always encouraged
applications from students with disabilities, whose
applications are considered on the same academic
grounds as are applied to all candidates.
If you have some form of disability, you may contact the
Undergraduate Admissions Administrator before you
apply, to discuss any special needs you may have. If
you indicate a disability on your UCAS form, you will be
invited to contact the Disability Service to discuss your
particular requirements, and will receive information
about our facilities, and on the Disabled Students’
Allowance (DSA). For more information, help or advice,
please contact the Disability Service.
Tel: 01274 233739
Fax: 01274 236200
Email: [email protected]
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Fees and Financial Support
The way that universities were funded changed in 2012.
This had an impact on the tuition fees that institutions
were able to charge and the student financial support
available, both from the Government and the universities
themselves.
Higher education is one of the greatest investments
you will ever make. The knowledge and skills that
you graduate with will open doors to a brighter and
potentially richer future.
For up-to-date information, please look on our website
www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/
Fees
The fees at the University of Bradford for our Economics
courses for 2012 entry are*:
Home/EU students
Standard Undergraduate Honours Degree £9,000
Foundation Year
£6,000
Fees do not need to be paid upfront – all Home and EU
students who have not studied at university before can
access a tuition fee loan to cover the cost.
Maintenance Loan:
Repayable. For living and learning costs. Related to
income and paid directly to the student. In 2012 the
maximum amounts paid were:
Student living at home
£4,375
(studying outside London)
Student living away from home
(studying outside London)
£5,500
Student Finance will calculate the exact amount you are
entitled to based on your income.
Maintenance Grant:
Non-repayable. For living and learning costs.
Related to income and paid directly to the student.
Students with a family income of up to £25,000 will
receive a full grant of £3,250. Students with an income
up to £42,600 will receive a partial grant. Above £42,600
no grant is payable.
There are also grants available for students who have
children and childcare costs; adult dependants; and
students with disabilities.
Part-time students
International students
Standard Undergraduate Honours Degree £11,000
Foundation Year
£11,000
(fees are per annum and increase slightly each year)
* These are the fees for 2012 entry. For 2013 entry tuition fees
and for further information, please see
www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/
Home Students
Support from the Government*
*For English students – students from Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland and the EU have different arrangements
– see contact details at the end for links to the relevant
funding bodies. International students are not entitled to
any support form the Government.
You can apply online for the loans and grants mentioned
below. www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance has all the
information you need.
Tuition Fee Loan:
Repayable. Covers the cost of your fees. Available to
everyone regardless of income provided you have not
studied before. If you have not completed a degree then
you may still be entitled to the loan – please check with
Student Finance England. Paid directly to the University.
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Students studying for an award part-time will be charged
a fee pro-rata to the full-time course cost. Students can
get a non-income assessed tuition fee loan to cover the
costs of the fees but there are no other loans or grants
available towards living costs.
Repayment of Loans
Your loans for fees and living costs are rolled into one.
You only pay back your loans once you’ve left university
and are earning over £21,000 . If your income falls
below £21,000 your repayments will be suspended. Your
monthly payment rate will be based on how much you
earn, not how much you borrowed. So if your salary is
£25,000 a year, you pay nine per cent of £4,000, which
works out as £6.92 a week i.e. you pay 9 pence for every
pound you earn over the £21,000 repayment threshold.
This is deducted straight from your salary through the tax
system. If you have not repaid your loan within 30 years
then the remainder will be written off.
Your loans will be subject to interest. Interest will be
charged at inflation plus 3% while you are studying, and
up until the April after you leave university. From the April
you are due to start repaying, if you are earning £21,000
or less, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Tuition Fee Loans for EU Students
Students coming from the EU to study here can access
a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their fees, provided
that they don’t already have a degree. Any previous study,
even if it was done outside the UK, may affect eligibility
for the tuition fee loan. This repayable tuition fee loan is
administered by the Students Loans Company and is
paid directly to the University on your behalf. However,
you will not be eligible for any other forms of Government
support such as maintenance loans or maintenance
grants (unless you have lived in the UK for 3 years before
the start of the course).
To find out more, contact the Student Finance Services
European Team based in Darlington, UK. You can
call their helpline at +44 141 243 3570 or email
[email protected], or for further information go
to: www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/
UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/
StudentsFromOtherEUCountries/index.htm
International and EU Students
Studying in the UK continues to offer good value for
money for International and EU students – the quality
of teaching is high, as is the international status of
UK qualifications. And it might cost less than you
think, especially when you think of the real value a UK
qualification provides. You should ensure that you have
enough money to cover both your tuition fees and living
expenses. Managing your money when you study in the
UK is easier with a UK bank account. You’ll find plenty
of accounts to suit your needs as an International or EU
student and advice to keep control of your finances.
All students paying fees in excess of £5,000 must pay
50% of their fee before or at enrolment. International or EU
students may pay the remaining balance in two or four
instalments. A 3% discount is offered if you are paying an
annual tuition fee above £5,000 and are able to pay in full
before or at enrolment*. If you are not self-financed you
must produce documentary evidence, before you enrol, of
a grant award of other financial sponsorship. For full details
see www.bradford.ac.uk/hub
* This discount scheme is not available for those students
joining a discounted fee programme such as the Heilongjiang
University programme.
Support from the University
Scholarships
The University has a range of scholarships for
Home, EU and International students related to
Academic Excellence, for those who achieve excellent
qualifications on entry, by which students receive
a contribution towards the cost of their tuition fees.
There are also some Country-Specific Scholarships for
self-funded full-time students from certain “countries
in crisis” who meet or exceed the course entry
requirements.
All details including eligibility and how to apply can
be found on our website at:
www.bradford.ac.uk/scholarships
The National Scholarship Programme
If you are from a low-income household (less than
£25k a year) you may get help through the new £150m
National Scholarship Programme. This is funded jointly
by the Government and the University of Bradford. In
2012/13 eligible students will receive £3,000 off their
tuition fees in their first year of study. If these students
choose to take a placement year as part of their course
then the placement year fee will also be waived. For
our current offer and eligibility criteria please visit our
website at:
www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/
university-support/national-scholarship-programme/
For any specific enquiries please email
[email protected]
Other Financial Support
Once you have enrolled on your course there are funds
available within the University should you encounter
financial difficulties. We have trained staff available
who can help you with any queries relating to student
finance, benefits and budgets. We also have a
specialist adviser for International students. All these
services can be accessed via our Student Support
centre – The Hub.
Contact Details:
The Hub – Student Financial Support
[email protected]
01274 236505
Student Finance England www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
0845 300 50 90
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
www.saas.gov.uk
0300 555 0505
Student Finance Northern Ireland www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
0845 600 0662
Student Finance Wales
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
0845 602 8845
Student Finance EU Team
0141 243 3570
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Postgraduate Taught Qualifications
Pre-Master’s Programme
(Postgraduate Foundation Studies
Certificate) in Economics
This course is specifically designed from selected
modules in the Division for students who already
possess a degree in other subjects (e.g. sciences,
engineering, management) at a level acceptable for
entry to the Master’s programme, but who need further
preparation in quantitative, economic, business and
financial analysis.
As recent world events have demonstrated, economics,
business and finance is an exciting and important area
of study. At the University of Bradford, we emphasise
the practical and applied aspects of economics to
help you best understand the world around us, with a
focus on the impact of economic forces on people and
businesses and the role of policy in shaping change.
Fees
2012 Entry: Home/ EU students
£3,825
International students (non EU)
£11,000
For 2013 entry tuition fees, see website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-andfinance/tuition-fees/
How to Apply
See website: www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/
courses/how-to-apply/
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Syllabus
CORE MODULES
Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Macroeconomic Theory and Applications
Statistics and Econometrics
PLUS UP TO FOUR OPTION MODULES
Financial Economics
Economics of Leisure
International Monetary
Economics
Integrated Strategic HRM
Trade, Regionalism and
Globalisation
Public Policy
European Political Economy
Economics of Labour
Entry Requirements
Candidates will be required to have successfully
completed a period of undergraduate study and
hold:
• a Diploma (equivalent to a UK Ordinary Degree)
containing a significant component in economics
of an approved degree-awarding body; OR
• have a Diploma (equivalent to a UK Ordinary
Degree) in a subject other than economics, but
can demonstrate sufficient relevant experience in
quantitative subjects
• AND a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) for
non-UK degree holders
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
MSc in Financial Economics
This degree is designed to enhance the knowledge of
graduates who have interests and career aspirations
in financial institutions or international financial
organisations. Course content includes advanced microand macroeconomics, econometrics, together with a
range finance-related issues.
In particular, the course is structured to provide an
understanding of the application of economic analysis
to financial markets and institutions, the role of
financial institutions and markets in the domestic and
international economy, the different approaches to
economic decision making in finance, and the economic
governance structures and institutions that support the
financial system.
Recent economic events have revealed the fragile and
complex nature of the connections between different
economies globally, and the significance of domestic
and international financial markets in increasing the
interdependence of economies and their exposure to
external risks. This course relates closely to the ongoing
debate about the nature of the financial system, its
regulation, and its future role in national and international
economies.
In addition to developing your subject knowledge, the
MSc in Financial Economics is designed to offer you a
range of transferable skills, useful in a range of careers
and situations beyond university. At the University of
Bradford, we emphasise the applied aspects of study
to understand the world around us, with a focus on
the impact of economic forces and the role of policy in
shaping change.
Through our small group teaching in seminars and
workshops, you will have the opportunity to experience
hands-on computing, personal research and essay/
report writing, case studies, data analysis, group work,
individual projects and presentations. These activities
will help you develop skills that are in high demand from
employers, marking you out as a highly employable
individual.
Fees
2012 Entry: Home/ EU students
£4,900
International students (non EU)
£12,100
For 2013 entry tuition fees, see website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-andfinance/tuition-fees/
How to Apply
See website: www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/
courses/how-to-apply/
Syllabus
MSC IN FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
Semester 1
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Microeconomic Theory and Policy
Econometrics and Applied Research
Semester 2
Financial Markets and Banking
Financial Economics
One from:
International Economics
Public Policy Analysis and Management
Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis
Semester 3
Dissertation in Financial Economics
Entry Requirements
Candidates will be required to have successfully
completed a period of undergraduate study and hold:
at least a 2:2 UK Bachelor degree that includes
study of economics to intermediate level; OR
a recognised pre-Master’s qualification that
demonstrates proficiency in the core principles of
economics
International students will also need to show
competence in English to a high level:
For EU (i.e. non-UK) applicants: IELTS 6.0 to include
no sub-test less than 5.0; TOEFL IBT 80 to include
a minimum of Listening = 17, Reading = 18,
Speaking = 20, Writing = 17.
For International (i.e. non-UK/EU) applicants (UKBA
requirement): IELTS 6.0 to include no sub-test less
than 5.5; TOEFL IBT 87 to include a minimum of
Listening = 21, Reading = 22, Speaking = 23,
Writing = 21 (the paper-based TOEFL test cannot
be accepted for International applicants).
Scholarships
For the academic year 2012/13, the Division is
offering two schemes:
a) up to 5 awards of up to £2,000 each, for
International (i.e. non-Home/EU) students
applying to study any full-time MSc within the
Division of Economics. These will be offered on a
competitive merit basis, full details and terms and
conditions of which are available by contacting
the Division.
b) awards to all candidates who, by 1 September
2012, have successfully completed a University
of Bradford Bachelor’s degree, in any subject/
School, regardless of fee status, with Honours in
either class I (20% of the appropriate tuition fees)
or class 2:2 (10% of the appropriate tuition fees).
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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MSc in Economics (with study in Europe)
This degree will provide you with training in advanced
economics and its applications. Students will study at
the University of Bradford and at one of our European
partner universities. On successful completion, you will
be awarded a European MSc in Economics.
By combining taught modules in the UK and at one
of our leading European partner institutions drawn
from across the EU: Roma Tre University, University
of Cologne and University of Vienna, you will gain
important additional skills of studying and living in
another European member state as well as access to
a wide range of modules. This will give you a broader
experience of economics and will provide an excellent
foundation for a career in a European or international
company or organisation.
Taught course content includes advanced micro- and
macroeconomics and econometrics, together with a range
of applied economics modules from one of our partner
institutions in the EU (tuition in English).
Following your taught modules you will complete a
dissertation on a topic you have chosen in agreement with
your supervisor within economics, either at Bradford or by
distance learning.
In addition to developing your subject knowledge, the MSc
in Economics (with study in Europe) is designed to offer you
a range of transferable skills, useful in a range of careers and
situations beyond university. At the University of Bradford,
we emphasise the applied aspects of study to understand
the world around us, with a focus on the impact of economic
forces and the role of policy in shaping change.
Through our small group teaching in seminars and
workshops, you will have the opportunity to experience
hands-on computing, personal research and essay/report
writing, case studies, data analysis, group work, individual
projects and presentations. These are skills that are in
high demand from employers. Your additional experiences
in Europe will add to this, marking you out as a highly
employable individual.
Our MSc in Economics (with study in Europe), by giving
you a broader experience, will provide an excellent
foundation for a career in a European or international
company or organisation.
Fees
2012 Entry: Home/ EU students
£4,900
International students (non EU)
£12,100
For 2013 entry tuition fees, see website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-andfinance/tuition-fees/
Syllabus
MSC IN ECONOMICS (WITH STUDY IN EUROPE)
Semester 1
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Microeconomic Theory and Policy
Econometrics and Applied Research
Semester 2
60 Credits of Core and Option Modules from a
European partner institution
Semester 3
Dissertation in European Economics
Entry Requirements
Candidates will be required to have successfully
completed a period of undergraduate study and hold:
at least a 2:2 UK Bachelor degree that includes
study of economics to intermediate level; OR
a recognised pre-Master’s qualification that
demonstrates proficiency in the core principles of
economics
International students will also need to show
competence in English to a high level:
For EU (i.e. non-UK) applicants: IELTS 6.0 to include
no sub-test less than 5.0; TOEFL IBT 80 to include
a minimum of Listening = 17, Reading = 18,
Speaking = 20, Writing = 17.
For International (i.e. non-UK/EU) applicants (UKBA
requirement): IELTS 6.0 to include no sub-test less
than 5.5; TOEFL IBT 87 to include a minimum of
Listening = 21, Reading = 22, Speaking = 23,
Writing = 21 (the paper-based TOEFL test cannot
be accepted for International applicants).
Scholarships
For the academic year 2012/13, the Division is
offering two schemes:
a) up to 5 awards of up to £2,000 each, for
International (i.e. non-Home/EU) students
applying to study any full-time MSc within the
Division of Economics. These will be offered on a
competitive merit basis, full details and terms and
conditions of which are available by contacting
the Division.
b) awards to all candidates who, by 1 September
2012, have successfully completed a University
of Bradford Bachelor’s degree, in any subject/
School, regardless of fee status, with Honours in
either class I (20% of the appropriate tuition fees)
or class 2:2 (10% of the appropriate tuition fees).
How to Apply
See website: www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/
courses/how-to-apply/
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Postgraduate Research Degrees
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD)
The MPhil normally takes two years to complete and
the thesis may be up to 40,000 words, whereas the
PhD normally takes three years and the thesis is around
80,000 words. Both degrees may be undertaken either
full- or part-time.
A research degree gives you the opportunity to
determine your own field of study in conjunction with
your supervisors who will help formulate your research
topic and ensure you are on schedule to complete your
research on time. Since thesis-only research degrees
are, almost by definition, unique it is therefore not easy
to describe a typical project. However, certain common
features apply to all.
The first year of a full-time PhD is spent on an initial
registration for MPhil. It may well be taken up with a
review of existing literature in your proposed area, and
the refining of your research proposal, combined with
formal training in research skills in the Graduate School.
If you make good progress in your first year your
academic supervisors will apply for your registration to
be transferred from MPhil to PhD. If you opt nevertheless
to submit for an MPhil then your remaining work should
be accomplished in the following year.
The second year of your PhD programme may well be
taken up with actual data collection and initial analysis of
your results. In the third year you may conduct detailed
collation and analysis of your results, and organise them
into a logical and persuasive thesis.
Following submission, your thesis will be read by two
examiners. You will then be required to attend an oral
examination, at which you will be expected to answer
questions on your thesis.
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Areas of MPhil and PhD Supervision:
Trade and Integration – includes inquiry into the
economic interaction between countries and regions
encompassing globalisation and trade. Current areas of
research include:
• The Impact of Regional Trade Agreements
• European Economic Integration
• The Economic Relationship Between Britain and the EU
• Policies for Trade and Growth
• The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment and
Trade on Growth
Social Economics – is here defined as inquiry into the
individual and social dimensions of economic problems,
the foundations and implications of economic analysis
and the application of an economic approach to social
and political questions. Current areas of research
include:
• Corruption and Anti-Corruption Policy
• Consumption, Lifestyle, Culture and Behaviour
• The Dark Side of Human Nature
• Contractual and Occupational Change in the
Labour Market
• Labour Market Flexibility
• Job Satisfaction, Employee Involvement
and Management
• European Political Integration
• Progressive Economic Policy
Supervision
Students are assigned two supervisors, a Principal
Supervisor and an Associate Supervisor. The Principal
Supervisor guides the research conceptually and would
have expertise in the topic area, as well as supervisory
experience. The Associate Supervisor contributes their
specific expertise in assisting the Principal Supervisor
throughout the development of the student’s research
programme. Students are strongly advised to see both
supervisors regularly for advice, stimulation and critical
discussion of their work, and when they require support
and information.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Graduate School
The Graduate School provides research training for
postgraduate students and other members of the
research community in the University. The formal
programme leads to the awards of the PG Certificate
in Research Methods, the PG Diploma in Research
Methods, and the degree of MRes (Master’s in
Research Methods).
Entry Requirements
My motivation to do a PhD was to become a university
lecturer. The choice for my research topic came
from my Master’s dissertation at the University of
Warwick on the causal relationship between trade and
economic growth.
A key lesson that I learned from my PhD is that you
need to find the appropriate data analysis techniques
to suit your research topic and data. In addition, you
don’t always get the analysis results you expected!
However, the most important thing is to interpret the
results and to explain what the results mean.
In addition to the PhD itself, I developed my academic
writing skills, communication skills, presentation
skills, data analysis skills, research skills and critical
evaluation skills. These are essential for your career
after the PhD.
Now I have completed the thesis my career plan is to
continue working in an academic environment as a
lecturer and a researcher.
Wenyu Zang
PhD in Economics (2012)
Lecturer in Economics, Nottingham Trent
University
Nottingham, UK
Research culture
As research students you will be part of a diverse
and vibrant community of scholars in the Division
and the wider School of Social and International
Studies, participating, where appropriate, in Graduate
School training, and in the SSIS Staff / PhD Research
colloquium, where you will be encouraged to deliver
research papers, and hear about research by
academics from across the School’s disciplines.
Minimum academic qualifications required for entry are
a higher degree from an approved university and at least
a good second-class undergraduate degree. Preference
is given to candidates who have undertaken some
postgraduate study, or who have substantial practical
experience. Your thesis must be written in English.
If English is not your main language or language of
education, you will have to show adequate command of
English before being admitted to the programme:
• For EU (i.e. non-UK) applicants: IELTS 6.0 to include
no sub-test less than 5.0; TOEFL IBT 80 to include a
minimum of Listening = 17, Reading = 18, Speaking =
20, Writing = 17.
• For International (i.e. non-UK/EU) applicants (UKBA
requirement): IELTS 6.0 to include no sub-test less than
5.5; TOEFL IBT 87 to include a minimum of Listening
= 21, Reading = 22, Speaking = 23, Writing = 21
(the paper-based TOEFL test cannot be accepted for
International applicants).
Fees
2012 Entry: Home/ EU students
£3,825
International students (non EU)
£12,100
For 2013 entry tuition fees, see website:
www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-andfinance/tuition-fees/
To find out more
To discuss your potential research proposal in the area
of Trade and Integration, contact Dr Mark Baimbridge
([email protected]), or in the area of
Social Economics, contact Dr Gary Slater
([email protected]).
To apply, contact the Director of the Postgraduate
Programme, Professor Jim Whitman
([email protected]) or the Admissions Office
([email protected]).
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Staff Profiles
Core Economics staff
Dr Mark Baimbridge – lectures in Macroeconomics;
International Monetary Economics; Research Skills. His
research interests are European economic integration
(monetary union, alternatives to neoliberalisation); the
relationship between Britain and the EU; labour market
flexibility. Recent publications include: Britain in a global
world: options for a new beginning (Imprint Academic,
2010), “The eurozone as a flawed currency area” The
Political Quarterly (2012), The political economy of the
European Social Model (Routledge, 2012), Moored to
the Continent? (Imprint Academic, 2012).
Professor Sam Cameron – lectures in Statistics
and Econometrics; Microeconomics; Economics of
Leisure; Labour Economics. Main research areas are the
economics of crime, sexual behaviour, hatred, cultural
economics (he is currently co-editor of the Journal of
Cultural Economics) and leisure economics. Recent
publications include: The Economics of Sin: Rational
Choice or No Choice at All? (Edward Elgar, 2002),
Econometrics (McGraw-Hill, 2005), The Economics
of Hate (Edward Elgar, 2009), Handbook of Leisure
Economics (Edward Elgar, 2012).
Dr Vince Fitzsimons – lectures in the World Economy;
Introduction to Financial Markets; Financial Markets and
Institutions; Economics and Finance of Business. His
research interests are in institutional economics; the
reform of public administration in transition countries;
the impact of different institutions on economic
performance. Recent publications include: “A troubled
relationship: corruption and reform of the public sector
in development” Journal of Management Development
(2009), “The Impact of Technology on Leisure Networks”
in Handbook of Leisure Economics (Edward Elgar, 2012).
Dr Karen Jackson – lectures in Mathematics;
Microeconomics; International Trade; Trade,
Regionalism and Globalisation. Her main interest lies
in the area of international trade, with a particular focus
on regional trade agreements. Additionally, she has
worked as an academic and consultant (Department for
International Development, Commonwealth Secretariat).
Recent publications include: “Reconsidering the Silk
Road: Tourism in the context of Regionalism and Trade
Patterns” in Handbook of Leisure Economics (Edward
Elgar, 2012).
Ms Adelina Lees – lectures in Study Skills and Data
Analysis for Economists; Research Methods; Learning
Strategies. Her research interests relate to student
learning. Recent publications include: Diversity:
Challenges, Opportunities and Successes in Teaching
Economics, (Sixth International Developments in
Economics Education Conference, 2011).
Dr Charalambos Pattichis – lectures in
Microeconomics; Industrial Organisation; Financial
Economics. His main research interests are in European
economic and monetary unification, exchange rate
economics, macroeconomic policy in small open
economies, and international trade. Recent publications
include: “Is the Cyprus pound real effective exchange rate
misaligned? A BEER approach” International Economic
Journal (2007), “The intertemporal budget constraint and
current account sustainability in Cyprus: Evidence and
policy implications” Applied Economics (2010).
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School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
Dr Mike Reynolds – lectures in Mathematics;
Microeconomics; The Development of Economic Ideas.
His main research areas are transport economics;
industrial economics; well-being in regions; labour
economics; political economy. Recent publications
include: On The Problem of Network Monopoly
(Sheffield Economic Research Paper, 2009), Assessing
Local Economics Performance: Additional Insights
From Concentric Banding (Regional Studies Association
Winter Conference, 2011), The Flexibility of the Oligopoly
Game (Sixth International Developments in Economics
Education Conference, 2011).
Dr Gary Slater – lectures in World Economy;
Macroeconomics; Economics and Finance of
Business; Labour Economics. His main interests are
labour economics (the character of temporary work,
the determination of working hours, the nature and
experience of worker participation, the dynamics
of technical and occupational change); history and
methodology of economics. Recent publications
include: “Economic well-being and British regions:
the problem with GDP per capita” Review of Social
Economy (2009), “Visions of the future, the legacy of
the past: demystifying the weightless economy” Labor
History (2010).
Associate Economics staff
Professor Farhad Analoui – lectures on undergraduate,
postgraduate and executive programmes. His research
interest is in the area of managerial effectiveness, HRM
and strategic managerial reform.
Dr P B Anand – works in the areas of institutional
economics and governance. His work focuses on
public services such as water and sanitation and their
regulatory and institutional challenges.
Dr Frances Cleaver – brings development and
social theory into engagement with community-based
natural resource management, linking theoretical
and methodological advances with practical policy
application.
Dr Roberto Espindola – his interests focus upon
development politics, with particular reference to
poverty, inequality and democratic governance in
developing societies.
Dr Hossein Jalilian – his interests examine economic
change, poverty alleviation, international investment and
modelling and applied quantitative methods.
Dr Behrooz Morvaridi – his research focuses upon
displacement and resettlement, rural development and
policy, environmental management and evaluation of
development policy and projects.
Dr David Potts – his interests focus upon project
planning and analysis, shadow pricing methodology
and estimation, agricultural and agro-industrial planning,
long-term development in sub-Saharan Africa.
School of Social and International Studies Tel: (0)800 073 1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/economics
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Your Questions Answered
Before I come to Bradford
If I need a Visa, what Documents and Information
do I Require?
How is the University of Bradford rated?
If you are a non-EU applicant, then once you receive the
final transcripts of your current studies, send copies of
these, a copy of your passport, your English Language
test result and acceptance form to our Admissions Office.
If you satisfy our entry requirements we will then issue an
Unconditional offer letter and a CAS number.
There are many sources of independent information
about all UK universities such as The Times University
Guide where Bradford is noted for low living costs
(especially accommodation), lively campus close to
the city centre and an excellent record of graduate
employment (No. 1 ranked in the North of England).
What is the Student Mix?
The University of Bradford has a reputation for
making students from other countries feel welcome.
Overseas students currently make up 18% of our total
undergraduate population, studying courses across
all the University’s departments. There are around 30
nationalities currently represented on our Economics
degrees, and the Division has a long history of welcoming
students from across the world.
I Haven’t Studied Economics Before, is this
a Problem?
No, we don’t assume prior knowledge. In the First Year
we bring everyone up to the same level. For those who
have studied some economics before, although some
ideas may seem familiar, the content and analysis will be
different and soon extend beyond previous knowledge.
How much will it Cost me to Live in Bradford?
This is always a concern for all students and their families
when considering studying. Although Bradford is one
of the least expensive university cities in the UK and we
continue to offer an affordable environment compared
with other major city universities, it is still important to
consider the full cost of your study period.
(visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/international/living-costs).
What is it like to Live and Study in Bradford?
The cosmopolitan mix, booming social scene and host of
thriving cultural venues create a vibrant modern atmosphere
that sits perfectly alongside the glorious vestiges of the
Victorian era. Set amongst some of the most spectacular
countryside in England and yet one of the most affordable
places to live in Britain, Bradford’s wonderful paradoxes
create a student city that is hard to beat.
Studying Economics at Bradford
How Will I be Taught?
You will find a variety of learning and teaching activities
on your timetable each week. Each module will have
weekly (or twice-weekly) lectures involving all students
on the module. These are to introduce the key ideas and
concepts and may include interactive elements such as
quizzes, videos or short exercises.
In addition, you will have a regular seminar or workshop
for each economics module (usually weekly). These are
smaller gatherings of up to 20 students. Here you will
be undertaking a range of activities which may include
individual or group exercises; informal or formal student
presentations or discussion of a set topic or directed
reading; or hands-on computer labs in which you analyse
data and/or refine your understanding of mathematical
and statistical techniques.
The whole programme is structured in such a way to
provide more support in the early years leading to greater
independence by the final year. As such, in your first
year there is more directed class activity and frequent
seminars and workshops. Typically you will have around
15 hours of class contact per week, depending on
precise module choices. Each single module requires
approximately 100 hours of student learning time. This
will be spent reading, note taking, discussing activities,
preparing work for seminars and writing coursework
assignments or examination revision.
In the final year, one-third of your study is focused on
the dissertation in which you will have regular meetings
with your supervisor whilst more of your time is spent on
independent, self-directed research.
Are the Degrees very Mathematical?
In economics we can discuss key concepts using
diagrams and discussion, but maths is another way of
looking at the same ideas. You will come to recognise that
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maths is often a useful shorthand that helps you analyse
issues more quickly. We introduce the approaches in
separate modules like Mathematics for Economists in
the First Year.
We do not require A-level maths for entry and recognise
that some of you might not have studied it for some time,
for this reason we have a Preliminary Mathematics for
Economists module in the first semester to help you get
back into the swing of it. So, yes there is some maths,
but not simply for its own sake, probably less than
comparable degrees and we will help you where and
when you need it.
How Will I be Assessed?
Most modules are assessed at the end of the semester
in which they are taught, although in core modules midsemester tests are used to help you judge your progress.
First-year modules must be completed successfully
before you can proceed to the second year, but marks
do not count towards your final degree assessment.
Your final degree is determined by your performance in
second- and final-year modules.
Assessment varies according to the nature and content
of the module. We use a range of methods, including
examination, but also a variety of coursework including
essays, class tests, the analysis and presentation of data
and individual or group presentations.
This reflects the learning outcomes required by the
module, but it also means you can demonstrate assessed
skills in a range of areas, including various modes of
communication and team working.
How is the Year Timetabled?
Teaching across all our courses is based on a modular
system. The academic year is divided into two semesters
- September to January, and January to May - with breaks
at Christmas and Easter.
Can I Change Course?
Admission is to the course overall, so there is an
opportunity to discuss with your Personal Academic Tutor
upon entry to assess the correct degree course for you
as the first year is largely common to all our degrees.
Transfers between courses can be made up to the end of
the first year, depending on the options you have already
taken, and your performance on the course.
How are Students Involved in the Life of
the Division?
We regularly consult students on teaching approaches
and course syllabuses. This process involves meetings
with a Staff-Student Liaison Committee, to which students
are elected from each year of each degree course.
Additionally, we hold semesterly meetings of the StaffStudent Assembly to which all students are invited to
discuss a range of topics.
We actively promote extracurricular activities such as the
student-run Economics and Investment Society which
seeks to promote the Division within the University and
on a national basis, together with providing students with
help and feedback. We also host a series of lunchtime
seminars with invited academics to talk about topical
issues and emerging areas of research, together with
employers to give an insight into the world of work.
What Support is There for Me?
What if I have Questions About the Ideas
in Classes?
You can talk to the module leader or seminar tutors either
at the end of the class or arranging to see them in their
office.
What Support is Available?
We have an excellent student support system. On arrival
you will be assigned to a member of the academic staff,
who will be your Personal Academic Tutor. You will have
regular meetings with your tutor, who will help or advise if
you have any general academic issues.
All Division staff operate an ‘open door’ policy during
office hours meaning that you don’t need to specifically
arrange an appointment. For example, this could be to
meet your Personal Academic Tutor who is your main
mentor and guide in decisions about choosing course
units, or even changing the subject of your degree.
Additionally, your Personal Academic Tutor is the first
point of contact should you experience problems of
any kind, whether directly related to your studies or not.
They can also refer you to specialist agencies inside the
University, if necessary, such as the Counselling Service
or Disability Service.
Alternatively, you can also use these office hours to
see one of the module lecturers, or seminar tutors, if
you are having problems understanding some of the
ideas and concepts being taught. This gives you the
opportunity to benefit from one-to-one tuition to clarify
your understanding.
Is there any English Language support available?
Yes, the free Study Centre of the University Language
Centre provides a friendly area for study, cross-cultural
interaction, English support and language learning,
together with an English Debating Society
(visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/ulc).
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Your Career with an Economics Degree
Our degree courses have proved attractive to employers in both the
public and private sector. Whichever route you take, our courses
develop your powers of analysis and critical thought, and build skills in
communication, expression and rational argument. These are valuable
in any area of employment. Indeed, evidence suggests economics
degrees are particularly well rewarded in the labour market.
Graduates clearly benefit from the practical emphasis
of our degree courses, with 75% of our 2011 graduates
in work or further study within 6 months of graduating*.
The main fields that our graduates have entered include
careers in: accountancy, banking, building societies,
insurance companies, marketing and sales. Many start
as financial or management trainees. Others take public
posts in teaching, local government or the Civil Service.
The University has an excellent Career Development
Service which helps students to make the transition
into employment or further study/training after
graduation. Students have access to careers education
programmes, advisory interviews with careers staff
and specialised computer and library facilities. This
is in addition to the compulsory Career and Personal
Development for Economists module you will take.
Recent graduates have gained employment
with the following employers:
• Abbey
• Accenture
• Barclays Bank
• British Bankers’ Association
• Canada Life
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Houses of Parliament
• Home Office
• Lloyds TSB
• National Westminster Bank
• Norwich Union Insurance
Many of our graduates undertake further study on a taught
Master’s course either to deepen their understanding of
economics or to add specialist business or teaching skills
to their existing knowledge. A first degree in Economics
opens many doors and provides a sound foundation for a
range of Master’s degrees in business and management.
For example, our graduates frequently go on to careers
in accounting, finance and insurance after undertaking
specialist postgraduate degrees.
Several others have pursued further study in economics
and are now studying towards a PhD. By choosing a first
degree in Economics you retain the flexibility to deepen your
economics knowledge or develop complementary skills
later once your career goals are defined. You can choose
to study more economics and related subjects at Master’s
level within the Division.
Our students are also successful at securing
places on postgraduate taught and research
courses at a wide range of other prestigious UK
and European universities:
•Aarhus University
• City University
• Complutense University of Madrid
• Durham University
• Imperial College, London
• King’s College, London
• London School of Economics
• Tilburg University
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Exeter
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• University of Manchester
• Royal Bank of Canada
• University of Nottingham
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• University of Warwick
• Teaching and research in various schools,
colleges and universities
• University of York
(* Statistics derived from annually published data by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) based on those UK domiciled graduates who
are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.)
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Exemptions from Professional Qualifications
An Economics degree from the University
of Bradford provides you with vocationally
relevant knowledge and understanding.
Our graduates will qualify for exemptions
from modules on Chartered Insurance
Institute diploma courses, together with
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA) accounting awards, giving you a headstart in
your career.
I learnt business economics in Bradford, but
now my employment focuses on accounting and
auditing. Although these two may not relate to each
other, the experience of learning in Bradford was
really beneficial, such as the ‘self-learning’ ability
I practised in Bradford. So in my daily work, when
I encounter a knowledge gap, I will do research
on my own to solve it. This ‘self-learning’ practice
reinforces my knowledge.
As an external auditor, we perform independent
review and provide objective opinion on a
company’s financial records. Our work is on the
basis of engagement, which needs mutual efforts
of each team member to achieve. We will evaluate
a company’s sales report, purchasing records and
other accounting vouchers and documents, and
finally issue our audit report.
My experience working in PwC will help me
consolidate my understanding of accounting and
finance. In addition, this employment also allows me
to approach companies in different industries so as
to gain acquaintance with their business operation.
All these will lay the foundation for me to become a
finance expert in the future.
My study at Bradford helped to prepare me for
employment in various ways. The dissertation was
the most helpful aspect due to the stages you have
to go through such as proposal, research, analysis to
complete it. Also the core areas of microeconomics
and macroeconomics helped my analytical skills
and to understand how government decisions affect
the general public and ultimately the financial sector
where I now work.
In particular, overall the university experience
emphasises both independent and group work,
which is very valuable as you have to collaborate and
influence your peers in order to put together a piece
of work. Also presentations are very valuable as they
build your self-confidence.
After graduating I joined the Royal Bank of Scotland
where I am currently an operations manager looking
after around 150 people. My responsibilities include
performance management, to drive change within the
centre, collaboration with other departments in order
to improve customer experience, manage talent and
develop staff.
As I am due to finish the graduate programme, my
short-term goal is to secure a senior manager role
within RBS, whilst my ambition for the next 4 years is
to become Head of Business.
Alexandru Carp
BSc (Hons) Economics (2010)
Operations Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland, UK
Jonathan Zha
BSc (Hons) International Business
Economics (2010)
Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Shanghai, China
Anh Nguyen and Kris Reinyte celebrating graduation and
testing gravity.
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Having studied economics, this helped to develop
a rational thinking chain of assumptions, which is
very useful trying to explain trends in businesses
and why things happen. The modules which I took
were research based and although at that time it
seemed that it was boring and useless, I now write
similar reports for a living, so I guess it was very
useful!
The course gave me solid foundations and
understanding of what drives global and local
economies. Above all, it introduced me to the world
of investments and finance appraisal, knowledge
which I continue to utilise on a daily basis. On a
different note, the course offered me the flexibility I
needed in order to be able to combine studying with
my daily job and decent social life.
At work I conduct research about the Information
Communication Technology market. For example,
currently we run a project with Samsung’s division
which wants to enter the Middle Eastern market. The
work involves estimating the market in terms of its key
players, their market shares and trends, interviewing
potential customers and trying to get information
from competitors. Then come up with a market
entry strategy and give advice to the clients on what
opportunities are in the Middle Eastern market
I work within the Structured Finance Department
of the European Investment Fund. My main
tasks concern risk management and monitoring
of the performance of structured deals, which
is a complicated process and requires a lot of
modelling of future cash-flows and an ongoing
monitoring of any contractual obligations of different
counterparties. I also work not only on the Fund’s
own exposure, but also on the exposure of some EU
Member States.
My current plan is to work for another year or two,
build up professional experience and expand my
network of people and then do my Master’s or MBA.
Since I had worked for Morgan Stanley shortly after
I left Bradford, I hope to go back into investment
banking and enter a graduate scheme, before
moving to the US to pursue an MBA.
Marius Miginis
BSc (Hons) Economics with International
Relations (2009)
Research Analyst / Consultant, Frost & Sullivan
Dubai, UAE
My degree helped me to gain good analytical,
numerical and teamwork skills which have been
really useful in my employment. What I noticed was
the attitude of lecturers to stimulate the students to
further develop their skills in order to grow both as
students and as future workers.
My role with SC Johnson is to identify new potential
partners, customers and suppliers to enhance the
business profit; analyse market trends in order to
change and adapt our growth policies according to
competitors moves; plan the development and the
launch in the market of new products and develop
with innovation the established brands.
Given the big range of modules I took during my
BSc it’s quite easy to change job, in fact in the close
future I want to step into a financial career in order
to increase my skills and subsequently open my
own business.
Filippo Ferraresso
BSc (Hons) Business Economics (2011)
Customer Marketing Analyst, SC Johnson
Milan, Italy
Cyprian Zimecki
BSc (Hons) Business Economics (2010)
Portfolio Risk Management Trainee, European
Investment Bank Group, Luxembourg
My degree provided me a solid foundation both
in terms of fundamental economic theories as well
as practical applications to comprehend economic
events and their impact on oil and commodities prices,
which is vital for my current job role. In addition,
it allowed me to gain exposure to the finance and
investment world, which later has shaped my career
ambitions.
The course was demanding, but it was also rewarding.
I gained not only valuable knowledge and also
valuable skills, such as critical thinking, quantitative
skills, problem-solving skills etc. The multicultural
academic environment was ideal for me to develop
strong team-working and interpersonal skills.
I am currently working as an oil and commodities
trader. As a market maker, my role is to provide liquidity
to a number of major exchanges such as CME and
ICE. I mainly trade futures of WTI, Brent crude oil,
heating oil, cocoa, coffee and livestock.
I have a great ambition to become an asset manager,
but first I would like to gain more experience
in different asset classes, in addition to oil and
commodities.
Long Dinh Nguyen
BSc (Hons) Economics (2010)
Trader, Oak Capital Management, London, UK
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Accommodation
You will be guaranteed a place at our new student
village, The Green, during your first year, if you apply
before the specified time (full details are online). The
Green is both a lovely place to live and an eco-friendly
one as well. Buildings are arranged as a small village,
with rooms available in apartments or townhouses.
Every building there meets the highest standards of
sustainability, meaning it costs very little to heat and
light, and it makes the most of natural resources like
solar power and rainwater.
There is also plenty of alternative and well-priced
accommodation in houses and flats very close by, and
we can help you to find what you want. For more details
about what’s available, and for costs, visit:
www.bradford.ac.uk/accommodation
The Green has achieved the highest ever BREEAM
rating for any building at 95.05%.
The Green has been designed with a community, village
feel in mind. Whilst it is its own self-contained community
it has great connectivity into the city campus and is just
a 5-minute walk to the city centre. Regular bus services
pass by the student village into the city centre, from
where you can easilty get to Leeds and other nearby
towns, incuding parts of the Yorkshire Dales.
At the centre of the Village is ‘The Orchard’ which is
central hub building that has the Accommodation and
Management office, and a launderette. The Orchard
overlooks the central area and biodiversity pond. The
pond which reuses rainwater provides a home for a
number of animal and plant species and acts as a
passive coolant in summer. There are lots of places
to meet, socialise and relax within the attractive
landscaped gardens which help create an enjoyable
place to live. There are built-in barbecue sets, external
seating and grassed areas. The Townhouses have patio
doors at the back that lead onto grassed areas so really
students have their own garden.
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University Facilities
For every single aspect of your student life at the University, there is a
team of staff whose only role is to support you towards achieving your
full potential. The Hub is the centre of most of our student support
services, and we encourage you to consider The Hub as a one-stopshop for all of your needs.
Enrolment and Courses: From the first time you
arrive at the University, The Hub will support you through
enrolment and any changes you want to make to your
course.
Finance: Explaining fees, helping you with budgets
and advising you on dealing with other debts, we are
always there to help you to understand and handle your
finances.
Counselling: Our discreet and friendly counsellors
are here to help, and there is nothing too big or too
small to talk through with them.
Disability Services: Students with any extra needs
will find that the Disability Services team are well
equipped to help in all kinds of ways.
Faith: Due to the huge variety of backgrounds and
nations there are at the University, we also have a
provision for different faiths on campus or in the
surrounding area. You will find societies, places of
worship and staff dedicated purely to student faith.
Arts on Campus: The arts are highly valued at the
University and are seen as vital in helping to develop
a rounded experience of University life. We have three
major art venues across campus including Tasmin Little
Music Centre, Theatre in the Mill and Gallery II.
Students’ Union: The University of Bradford Students’
Union (UBU), based in the brand-new Student Central, is
home to services for all students. From support and help
to sports, societies and volunteering opportunities, our
elected student representatives and dedicated team of
staff work directly for you as a student.
International Office: With 2,000 international
students studying at the University we are very
experienced in understanding the extra support needed
by our international students.
Student Activities: We have over 60 societies you
Library and IT: WiFi is available in numerous places
throughout our campuses. We have well-stocked
libraries and computing facilities, which on the city
campus are available for learning and research 24/7.
Advice Centre: Staff are always on hand to help
you with academic, financial, visa, personal and other
issues.
Learner Development Unit (LDU): The LDU
is here to support students with academic, maths and
interpersonal skills. There are regular workshops and
clinics on specific subjects as well as individual and
group activities with skills advisers.
can join, 30 sports to be played, and many volunteering
opportunities to suit you.
Career Development Services: The Careers
Service offers a range of workshops and resources to
help you to develop the employability skills recruiters
look for. As well as practical help on CV writing and job
hunting skills, you can also register with the University’s
JobShop to help find local part-time work whilst you are
studying.
Arts and Entertainment: At the Students’ Union
we have our own student newspaper, 30-year-old radio
station RamAir, and the Bradford Student Cinema. We
also run regular activities like freshers’ week, club nights,
student-run events, comedy nights, markets and our
massive end of term party.
Sports: If you enjoy sport, you will have lots of
opportunity to follow your particular interest or to take
up new ones. You will find excellent facilities at Unique:
Fitness & Lifestyle offering a range of facilities for indoor
and outdoor activities.
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Bradford Life
The City
Bradford is perfectly placed, right in the middle of the
UK, and with great transport links that mean you can
go anywhere you like with ease, whilst living in the
least expensive student city in the UK. Leeds is just 20
minutes away by train, the Dales and Manchester are
within easy travelling distance for a day or a night out,
and there are trains and coaches direct to London too.
Meanwhile in Bradford itself there is art, music, theatre,
history, clubbing and great food and drink from all over the
world right on your doorstep, and at little expense. Bradford
is a famously global city – the perfect place to learn about
other cultures, particularly during the annual Mela festival
celebrating Asian culture, and through the many wonderful
international restaurants and curry houses, which earned
Bradford the title of Curry Capital of Britain 2011. But at
the same time it has also been voted the most English city
in the UK for its love of cricket, fish and chips and events
like the annual beer festival, which is held in the beautiful
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire.
The Campus
The city campus is very close to the centre of Bradford
and transport links, as well as being well equipped and
developing all the time. New students will be among the
first to use our new accommodation, The Green, and
the brand-new Student Central where you’ll find social
and study spaces, bars and venues and the Students’
Union. On campus there is also a theatre, library, gallery,
music centre, new gym, pool, and many places to eat
and drink.
As well as all of these new facilities, there is plenty of
green space for you to enjoy on campus, the largest
of which is the amphitheatre outside Student Central,
which plays host to barbecues, sunbathing and events
during summer and to sledging and snowball fights in
winter. Students studying Management subjects are
mainly based at the dedicated School of Management
parkland campus a couple of miles away, which is
home to both beautiful historic buildings and highly
sustainable state-of-the-art facilities. Behind all of this
is a commitment to sustainable living that has won
our campus the award for ‘Outstanding Contribution
to Sustainable Development’ in The Times Higher
Education Awards two years running. So you can study
safe in the knowledge that you are helping to save the
planet at the same time.
Bradford was the first of the two UNESCO Cities of
Film (Sydney, Australia, is the other), and hosts an
international film festival, animation festival and horror
festival each year, with other film-related activities here
for you to enjoy all year round. Bradford also offers a
thriving cultural scene including the National Media
Museum, with its huge IMAX screen, as well as galleries,
theatres and museums of arts and technology. Many
more theatres and art galleries are plentiful, most within
walking distance of the city campus.
Annul street events and festivals within the area are
always spectacular, bringing together residents and
visitors to enjoy fabulous flavours and the benefits of
living in a global community.
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How to find us
Coach
Services connect most parts of
the country to Bradford’s Travel
Interchange.
Rail
Bradford Interchange and
Forster Square stations have
extensive rail links, though
many involve changing at
Leeds. Approximate journey
times are:
London, King’s Cross 3 hours
Edinburgh 4 hours
Birmingham 3 hours
Manchester 1 hour
York 1 hour
Leeds 20 minutes
National
Media
Museum
There is a free city bus
connecting Bradford Travel
Interchange, Forster Square
station and the city centre to
the University.
Road
Bradford is connected to the
national motorway network via
the M62 and M606.
Approximate distances are:
London 200 miles (320 km)
Edinburgh 200 miles (320 km)
Birmingham 120 miles (192 km)
Manchester 35 miles (56 km)
York 33 miles (53 km)
Leeds 8 miles (13 km)
Air
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