Economics with Law, BA (Hons)

This degree integrates rigorous training in economics with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing the economy, providing a distinctive perspective for launching a professional career.The programme offers a solid foundation in economic principles and analytical tools, alongside essential legal knowledge focused on areas relevant to economics. Students explore how legal structures shape political and social realities and their intersection with economic theories. Delivered in small cohorts at the Institute of Management Studies, it emphasizes interactive learning, personal tutoring, and skill development for competitive markets. The curriculum includes compulsory modules across three years, such as Introductory Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Public Economics, with options in areas like Behavioural Economics and Intellectual Property Law. Assessment involves coursework, examinations, group work, and projects, ensuring practical application of knowledge.

Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Introductory Economics 21st Century Legal Skills Economic Reasoning Mathematics for Economics and Business Contract Law Year 2 In your second year, 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 Money, Banking and the Financial System Economic Reasoning 2 You also have the opportunity to take one of the following optional elective modules My Career Strategy or The Goldsmiths Project Year 3 In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Public Economics International Economics Commercial Law and International Trade Agreements Company Law Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour You can then choose one of the following optional modules: AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law Art Law Behavioural Economics Manias, Bubbles, Crises and Market Failure Gender, Race and Economic Relations Development Economics 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.