The University of Birmingham was founded in 1900 and is home to nearly 30,000 students. It was named University of the
Year in 2014, and the National Student Survey of the same year indicated an 88% student satisfaction rating and 90% satisfaction with teaching. Birmingham is home to 8 Nobel Prize winners, and is well-known for its innovation (it was the first university to create a students' union, incorporate at medical school, and expand sports opportunities to all students). Click here to see why students think that the University of Birmingham is a great place to live and study.
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Overview
- Student population of around 30,000
Terms Available
- Fall or Spring
Academic Environment
- Large University; Small Class Size
- Take classes with British students
Student Experience
- Numerous Events
- English Language
- Live music, restaurants, pubs, and lots to explore
On-Site Support
- International Student Office
Accommodations
- “Villages”, one with optional meal plan
Courses
- Economics, English, Sociology, Psychology
Eligibility
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2.75 GPA
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2 University Semesters Completed
Courses
The University of Birmingham offers a large number of ECON courses at all levels, including core classes and advanced electives (ECON 3-- and 4--). Birmingham Course Listing
Pre-articulated ECON courses (availability may vary):
| Applied Economics and Statistics | ECON 202 |
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| European Economic Issues | ECON 2-- |
| Principles of Economics | ECON 101 |
| Sustainable Development: Economy and Environment | ECON 2-- |
| Introduction to Mathematics for Economics | ECON 2-- |
| Advanced Mathematics for Economics | ECON 2-- |
| Financial Markets and Institutions | ECON 2-- |
| Mathematical Modelling for Economics | ECON 2-- |
| The British Economy since 1850: Theory. Policy and the Global Challenge | ECON 2-- |
| Econometrics | ECON 203 |
| Macroeconomics | ECON 303 |
| Microeconomics | ECON 302 |
| Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy | ECON 3-- |
| Econometric Methods | ECON 3-- |
| Economics of Corporate Finance | ECON 3-- |
| Microfoundations of Macroeconomics | ECON 3-- |
| China and the World Economy | ECON 3-- |
| Decision Theory and Games | ECON 3-- |
| Development Economics | ECON 450 |
| Environmental Economics | ECON 415 |
| Mathematical Statistics for Economics | ECON 3-- |
| Optimization for Economics | ECON 2-- |
| Public Economics | ECON 411 |
| Regulatory Framework of Banking | ECON 3-- |
| Topics in Economic Theory and Practice | ECON 4-- |
| International Trade Policy | ECON 4-- |
| The Russian Economy: From Plan to Market A | ECON 4-- |
| The Russian Economy: From Plan to Market B | ECON 4-- |
| Advanced Econometric Theory | ECON 4-- |
| Applied Econometrics | ECON 471 |
| Behavioural and Experimental Economics | ECON 4-- |
| Economic Policy and Political Economy | ECON 4-- |
| Economics of Banking | ECON 426 |
| Economics of Financial Markets | ECON 460 |
| Economics of Uncertainty and Information | ECON 4-- |
| Economics of the European Union | ECON 4-- |
| Game Theory | ECON 437 |
| General Equilibrium and Welfare | ECON 4-- |
| Health Economics | ECON 418 |
| History of Economic Thought | ECON 4-- |
| International Trade Theory | ECON 420 |
| International and European Monetary Issues | ECON 4-- |
| Labour Economics | ECON 440 |
| Monetary Policy | ECON 425 |
| Open Economy Macroeconomics | ECON 4-- |
| Theory of Industrial Organisation | ECON 480 |