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Economic History (ECON0121)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Economics
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Suitable for: 2nd / final year students in Economics (L100, L101, L102), BA Philosophy and Economics (VL51), BSc Philosophy Politics and Economics (4V86), BSc Economics and Geography (LL17). Prerequisite: ECON0002: Economics (or equivalent).
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Aims: This module is concerned with the history of industrialisation and economic growth from the late 19th century to the present day. Its aim is to explore factors that helped or hindered countries to industrialise. By examining these factors, it provides an insight into the complexity of long-run economic development. By studying the patterns of past industrial revolutions, this module encourages you to think like a historian about the possible effects of the ongoing Artificial Intelligence Revolution.

Suitable for: 2nd / final year students in Economics (L100, L101, L102), BA Philosophy and Economics (VL51), BSc Philosophy Politics and Economics (4V86), BSc Economics and Geography (LL17).

Prerequisite: ECON0002: Economics (or equivalent).

Assumed knowledge: Students coming into the module should understand micro-economic concepts relating to production technology and technical change. They should also have a basic knowledge of econometrics. Essay writing skills are highly describable for this module.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
169
Module leader
Dr Ramin Nassehi
Who to contact for more information
r.maskell@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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