(BA) Bachelor of Arts
Financial Economics and Accounting (Including Year Abroad)
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Economics
Colchester Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
BA L149
03/02/2016
Details
Professional accreditation
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Admission criteria
A-levels: ABB-BBB
GCSE: Mathematics B
IB: 32-30 points, including Standard Level Mathematics grade 5, if not taken at Higher Level
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on units studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall. (Different requirements apply for second year entry.)
If you are an international student requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications.
Other English language qualifications may be acceptable so please contact us for further details. If we accept the English component of an international qualification then it will be included in the information given about the academic levels required. Please note that date restrictions may apply to some English language qualifications.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
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Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
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External examiners
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
The aim of this course is to give students a comprehensive training financial economics and accounting.
The course provides the essential skills to those wishing to pursue successful careers in economics, finance and/or accounting, as well as those wishing to progress to postgraduate courses related to the above subjects.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Knowledge of basic economics and finance principles together with knowledge of basic acounting analysis
A2: Knowledge of a range of applications in economics, finance and accounting
A3: Understanding of the key developments in economics, financial and accounting research (research lead teaching)
A4: Understanding of the relationships between economics, financial and accounting principles and real world applications of those principles
A5: Awareness of the significance of alternative economics and financial approaches to economic and financial analysis
A6: Knowledge of the methods used to analyse economic, financial and accounting issues
Learning methods
Outcomes A1-A5 are acquired through lectures, classes, and related coursework.
Lectures are used to present material - ideas, data and arguments - in a clear and structured manner.
Lectures are also used to stimulate students’‘ interest in learning.
Classes and preparation for lectures and classes, provide an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the content of the modules.
Preparation for term papers, tests, assignments and for examinations aids students in developing this knowledge and understanding.
Students are expected to extend and enhance the knowledge and understanding they acquire from lectures and classes by regularly consulting library materials relating to the course.
Assessment methods
Outcomes A1-A6 are assessed throughout the modules comprising the degree by means of written examinations and coursework.
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Logically analyse particular problems in economics, finance and accounting and choose the most appropriate methods for their solution
B2: Exercise critical judgement in assessing different and competing economic and financial theories and methods and appraising their merits
B3: Formulate a coherent economic/financial/accounting argument
Learning methods
Skills B1-B4 are acquired and enhanced primarily through the work that students do for their modules, although lectures provide a means for teachers to demonstrate these skills through examples and applications.
Student preparation involves the reading, interpretation and evaluation of the relevant material including the relevant literature.
Teachers provide feedback on student work through comment and discussion.
In addition, teachers engage students outside the classroom through office hours, appointments, and email.
Assessment methods
Skills B1-B4 are assessed throughout the modules comprising the degree by means of written examinations and coursework.
C: Practical skills
C1: Identify, select and gather information using relevant sources, including the library and online searches
C2: Organise ideas in a systematic and critical fashion
C3: Present and critically assess ideas and arguments in economics/finance/accounting coherently in writing
C4: Use and apply the right terminology and concepts in economics/finance/accounting
Learning methods
Skills C1-C4 are acquired and enhanced primarily through the work that students do for their modules.
Lectures also provide a means of teachers demonstrating these skills through examples and applications.
Assessment methods
Skills C1-C4 are assessed throughout the modules comprising the degree by means of written examinations and coursework.
Skills C1 and C2 are also informally assessed by student's preparation for each module.
D: Key skills
D1: Communication in writing, using appropriate terminology and technical language
D2: Production of a word-processed research dissertation. Development of web-skills.
D3: Use of mathematical techniques to construct economic models and the use of econometric methods to analyse economic data
D4: Application of economic reasoning to address complex issues involving economic phenomena
D5: Organise and present (orally and in writing) ideas and materials in the specialist language
(a) organise and implement a plan of independent study;
(b) reflect on his or her own learning experience and adapt in response to feedback; and
(c) recognise when he or she needs to learn more and appreciate the role of additional research
Learning methods
Students are guided in acquiring skills D1-D5 through lectures, classes and individual advice from teachers.
These skills are further developed as students pursue the learning activities associated with their modules.
Students also have the opportunity to develop skills in working in groups through their participation in classes for modules, especially the applied ones.
Assessment methods
Skills D1-D5 are assessed throughout the modules comprising the degree by means of examinations and coursework.