BA Russian and Economics

Institution University of Sheffield
Method At the institution
Location Sheffield
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Russian and Economics

Objectives A degree in Russian and Economics allows you to become an informed user of the Russian language and to develop your understanding of Russian culture, history and society. At the same time you will study Economics, giving you a solid grounding in modern economic theory, incorporating the issues underlying current debates on economic policy, and the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists. In this four-year degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Russian and half in Economics. You will spend your third year abroad in Russia. Russian courses at Sheffield focus on small-group teaching. You'll be taught by internationally-renowned experts in our field and by native speakers of the language. You'll gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of spoken and written Russian, including conversation, reading, translating and oral presentation. We also hone your reading, presentation and writing skills in English. All students follow either a beginners or an advanced (post-A Level) Russian course, depending on their qualifications. They also follow a core programme of modules in Russian cultural and social history that complements language instruction at each level. In addition, you may also choose from an exciting range of optional modules, including Russian thought, literature, art and visual culture, Soviet politics and culture, East European cinema, linguistics, and other Slavonic languages (Czech or Polish). Economics modules will equip you with the intellectual curiosity and academic skills to understand the world in which we live. When studying Economics you will be taught how to think, not what to think. You will develop a range of general transferable skills including communication skills, presentation skills, time management, IT skills, and information-gathering skills. Modules at levels one and two include Economic Analysis and Policy, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Statistical Methods, Microeconomic Principles. At level three you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules in Economics.
Entry requirements Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB Scottish Highers - AABB Irish Leaving Cert. - Typical offers range from BBBBB to AABBB. Contact the department for specific requirements. International Baccalaureate - Typical offers range from 30 to 33 points. Contact the department for specific requirements. Core Requirements - Grade B in GCSE Maths or equivalent. Russian is not essential but can affect the offer made. Applicants without GCE A Level Russian should normally have B/C GCE A Level in another language.
Academic title BA Russian and Economics
Course description Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.

Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.

Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.

This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.

Typical First Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Economic Analysis and Policy 1 20

Economic Analysis and Policy 2 20

Introduction to Russian Culture 20

Mathematical Methods for Economics 1 20

Mathematical Methods for Economics 2 20

Russian for Beginners (I) 20

Russian for Beginners (II) 20

Russian Language I 10

Russian Language II 10

Typical Second Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Macroeconomic Principles 20

Microecnomic Principles 20

Applied Economics 20

Econometrics 20

Economics of the European Union 20

Further Mathematical Methods for Economics 20

Politics and Culture in the USSR 1917-38 20

Russian Approaches to Culture 20

Statistical Methods for Economics 20

The Economics of Education 20

The Economics of Well Being 20

The Structures of Russian 20

Visual Culture and Society in the Soviet Union, 1917-1991 20

Czech I 10

Czech II 10

Czech Intermediate I 10

Czech Intermediate II 10

Movements in Russian Culture: Realism, Modernism and Beyond 10

Polish I 10

Polish II 10

Polish Intermediate I 10

Polish Intermediate II 10

Russian Language (Course A): Translation Skills 10

Russian Language (Course B): Translation Skills 10

Russian Language Skills (I) Course A 10

Russian Language Skills (I) Course B 10

Russian Language Skills (II) Course A 10

Russian Language Skills (II) Course B 10

The Russian Novel in the 19th Century I 10

The Russian Novel in the 19th Century II 10

Typical Third Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20

Typical Fourth Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Aspects of Post-Soviet Russian Culture 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (I) 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (II) 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Translation Skills 10

Advanced Economic Analysis 20

Development Economics 20

Environmental and Resource Economics 20

Health Economics 20

Industrial Organisation 20

International Trade 20

Labour Economics 20

Mathematical Economics 20

Modern Finance 20

Public Sector Economics 20

The International Economy 20