22Jun
UndergraduateGoldsmiths, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This degree combines training in economics with in-depth knowledge of the legal framework of the economy giving you a unique vantage point from which to launch your professional career. Why study BA Economics with Law at Goldsmiths
- This degree gives you a rigorous foundation in economic thinking and the analytical tools that are part of an economist’s training.
- You will have a basic training in Law while focusing on the aspects of Law that are most relevant to an economist.
- You will learn about the way legal structures and argument form the modern political and social reality and how this relates to economic arguments.
- The programme trains you to effectively apply economic and legal tools to the different political and social realities of today.
- You will develop a broad range of skills that are sought after in a competitive marketplace, including how to explain economic ideas to those in business and government.
- At the Institute of Management Studies, we focus our teaching efforts on a small cohort of students per year. By doing so, we give you the opportunity to interact a lot with lecturers and other students.
- You’ll learn in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor for the three years of your programme. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help you whenever you need.
Modules
In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules Introductory Economics Contract Law 21st Century Legal Skills Economic Reasoning Mathematics for Economics and Business Contract Law During year two, you'll complete the following compulsory modules. Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics History of Economic Ideas Quantitative Economics Applied Quantitative Economics Intellectual Property Law You can also choose from the following optional modules across the Institute for Management Studies and the Department of Law Economic History Land Law Trusts Development Economics Economic Reasoning 2 You also have the opportunity to take one of the following optional elective modules My Career Strategy or Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules. Public Economics International Economics Commercial Law and International Trade Agreements Company Law You can then choose one of the following three optional modules. Manias, Bubbles, Crises and Market Failure Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour Gender, Race and Economic Relations Or select optional modules from across the Department of Law and Institute of Management Studies including: AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law Art Law Behavioural Economics Money, Banking and the Financial System Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L1M1
- Institution code:
- G56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW