Money, Macro and Banking (843L1)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll explore how money and banking systems shape the wider economy, and how financial systems connect across the globe. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of the key ideas behind macroeconomics and international finance.

Most of your learning will take place in interactive, in-class seminars, where you’ll have the chance to discuss and apply concepts in a practical way. You’ll also attend shared lectures in money and banking alongside undergraduate students, giving you a broader academic perspective.

To support your learning, you’ll have access to a dedicated lecture series covering the core tools and concepts of macroeconomics, available for you to download and revisit anytime.

Teaching

50%: Lecture
50%: Seminar

Assessment

40%: Coursework (Essay)
60%: Examination (Problem set)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 44 hours of contact time and about 256 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.