FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

Have demonstrated knowledge of the core principles of economics

Have demonstrated knowledge of the core principles of finance

Have demonstrated an understanding of those core principles as they relate to economic problems and issues

Have demonstrated a more detailed knowledge and understanding of an appropriate number of specialised fields of economics (e.g. labour economics, development economics)

Have demonstrated a knowledge of quantitative techniques appropriate to the study of economics or finance (as appropriate)

Be able to use the power of abstraction to focus upon the essential features of an economic problem and to provide a framework for the evaluation of the effects of policy or other exogenous events.

Be able to use the power of abstraction to focus upon the essential features of a finance problem and to provide a framework for the evaluation of the effects of policy or other exogenous events.

Be able to analyse an economic problem or issue using an appropriate theoretical framework.

Be able to analyse a finance problem or issue using an appropriate theoretical framework.

Have displayed a knowledge of sources and content of economic information and data

Have demonstrated a knowledge of how to conduct and evaluate empirical work

Have demonstrated an ability to carry out empirical work using appropriate techniques

Have demonstrated the ability to carry out self-directed study and research

Have demonstrated an understanding of appropriate concepts in economics that may be of wider use in a decision-making context (e.g. opportunity cost)

Have demonstrated an understanding of appropriate concepts in finance that may be of wider use in a decision-making context (e.g. discounting)

Have learnt to communicate economic ideas, concepts and information using means of communication appropriate to the audience and the problem at issue.

Have learnt to communicate finance ideas, concepts and information using means of communication appropriate to the audience and the problem at issue.

Have learned to appreciate the importance of, and be able to construct, rigorous argument to help evaluate ideas.

Have demonstrated a facility in numeracy and other quantitative techniques, such as correctly interpreting graphs.

Have demonstrated competence in the use of an appropriate range of computer software.

Full-time course composition

About your joint honours course

Sussex has always promoted interdisciplinary study by encouraging students to combine different subjects and different approaches to learning. Joint-honours courses are an ideal option if you want to study more than one subject in depth. A key idea behind joint-honours is to experience the range of ways that different academic disciplines use to teach, learn and research. Those differences are stimulating and challenging, but they can also be confusing, so you will find some useful information below to help you get the most out of your course.

• To find information about the individual modules that make up your course, go to the school that teaches the module. Each module is assessed by the school that teaches it, so on their website you will find (under “student information”) information about the assessment criteria being used, the referencing style you need to use for your work, contact times for your tutors, information about the student reps scheme and lots of other useful information.
• To find general information about joint honours, use the Frequently Asked Questions list
• For information about the rules and regulations that govern all Sussex students, start with the general student handbook
• For help in improving your study skills, using the library and with careers, try the Skills Hub.

And if you have any other questions, contact the convenors for your course; they are here to help you.

Useful links

• Frequently asked questions
• General student handbook
• Skills Hub