BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

COURSE OUTLINE CONTENTS
1. Course Structure and Content.
2. Aims and Objectives.
3. Entry Requirements.
4. Teaching and Learning Methods.
5. Methods of Assessment.
6. Assessment Regulations for Students Entering Programme.
7. Supervision.

1. Course Structure and Content.
The Course is designed to be completed within twenty-two months or less by a student devoting ten to twelve hours a week, working by distance learning. A student wishing to take a longer period to complete the Course will be entitled to do so, provided that he/she completes the requirement for the Course within thirty-six months. The Course currently consists of six modules. In order to achieve a pass, a Candidate must satisfy the examiners in all six modules of the Course. The University reserves the right to vary the number and nature of the modules examined. Currently, they are: A. Introduction to the Study of Economics B. Introduction to the Study of Microeconomics C. Introduction to the Study of Macroeconomics D. International Economics E. Public Sector Economics F. Monetary Economics G. Labour Economics H. Managerial Economics I. Development Economics These modules are structured from a foundation course, through an intermediate level, to specialist modules. Modules A, B, and C are compulsory, and must be completed, and in sequence, before proceeding. The candidate must then choose three (3) specialist modules. In addition, for candidates pursuing an Honours degree, a dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words is required.

2. Aims and Objectives. The principal aim of the programme is to expose the student to the wide range of topics encompassed by Economics and how these may be analysed in terms of both what happens and the deniability of outcomes. The emphasis is placed on the analysis, rather than the description, of economic behaviour and policy using verbal, diagrammatic and statistical reasoning. The initial focus is on the core of economic theory and the tools it requires, with subsequent application to specialised areas. The purpose is not merely to allow analysis of a particular set of topics, but to encourage the student to use an approach to social and individual decision-making based on logical analysis.

3. Entry Requirements. At Bachelor's level there are no predetermined requirements, but candidates must show an acceptable standard of current qualifications and experience to satisfy the requirements of the Admissions Committee. Candidates will normally have attained the age of twenty-four years. All candidates will be expected to show a proficiency in the English language. Each application will be considered on its own merits, however, and admission to the Course and all interpretations as to the eligibility for such admission remain at the discretion of the University.

4. Teaching and Learning Methods. The delivery of the teaching for Course is by distance learning. The material is designed to give the student maximum flexibility as to the pace of learning Text books. The major element of teaching for the Course is the Text Book. These will be provided as part of the provision of teaching material. Because of the likely circumstances of students, studying away from access to major libraries, effort has been made to concentrate teaching upon the standard classic texts for each module that provide a sufficient coverage of the topics dealt with in the Course. Students will be directed to the relevant portions of each text, in the order that these should be tackled against each topic heading in the appropriate sequence. Background Reading. A list of general texts relating to each module will also be presented to the student for further reading, either during the Course or for follow up work.

5. Methods of Assessment. Each student will be examined in the six (6) chosen modules of the Course selected from A to I and the MINIMUM PASS (Grade "C" - 50%), must be achieved in each module. There are no traditional "three hour" examination papers, although students will be required to satisfy the examiners on each completed module as to their suitability to proceed to the next stage. The best four modules completed will count towards the classification of the degree.

6. Assessment Regulations for Students i. In order to be eligible for the award of the appropriate qualification a candidate must make the submissions as required by the relevant Definitive Course Document within the prescribed time limit - IN THIS CASE, THIRTY-SIX MONTHS - subject to any extension granted. ii.Examination will be by means of academic papers which will be assessed, and where appropriate, moderated by an external examiner. iii. Those students taking an 'Ordinary' degree will be required to complete all six study modules. Each paper should be of approximately 2,000 - 2,500 words. Those students taking an 'Honours' degree will submit, in addition to the six modules, a Dissertation of approximately 5,000 words. iv. A candidate for examination may, for reasons adjudged adequate by the University, be exempted from any part of the normal examination or assessment procedure. v. If an essay or report is otherwise adequate but requires minor amendment, such amendment may be made, within six weeks of notice to the student. vi. The marking scheme of the University sets the pass mark for the Course at C=50%. The mark for DISTINCTION is A=70%. The range of marks is as follows: A, B+ B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D. 7. Supervision The University is aware of the need to provide first rate supervision to students, given the fact that they are working in a distance learning mode. Each student joining the Course at a given entry point will be allocated a Supervisor who is either an experienced academic or proven practitioner in the field. He or she will be the student's guide through the Course.

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