Bachelor of Ancient History and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

Program Overview

Macquarie University offers a combined Bachelor's degree in Ancient History and Chiropractic Science. This double degree immerses students in the culture and languages of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds while preparing them for a rewarding career in chiropractic medicine.

Program Outline

The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on various areas of knowledge to understand cause-and-effect relationships in the world.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced economics and econometrics skills.
• Engage with cutting-edge research within the discipline.
• Combine mainstream theory and applied techniques with alternative critical perspectives.
• Address global challenges such as climate change, financial instability, and societal welfare.
• Gain insight into pressing economic issues, from microeconomics to macroeconomics.
• Tailor learning to individual interests and career plans.

Key Highlights:

• Interdisciplinary approach to studying economics, drawing on expertise from a major hub of heterodox economics research in the UK.
• Access to world-leading research and expertise through the Applied Institute for Research in Economics.
• Pluralist approach, providing broad insight into different theoretical perspectives.
• Participation in debates in both mainstream and non-mainstream economics.
• Choice of innovative optional modules exploring major policy issues through an economic lens.

Outline:

Year 1 Compulsory Modules:

• Macroeconomics: 15 Credits
• Microeconomics: 15 Credits
• Applied Econometrics: 15 Credits
• Econometrics: 15 Credits
• Economics Dissertation: 60 Credits

Year 1 Optional Modules (Selection of Typical Options):

• Economics of Globalisation and the International Economy: 15 Credits
• Global Economic Coordination and Governance: 15 Credits
• Distributional Analysis in Economic Development: 15 Credits
• Behavioural Economics: 15 Credits
• Introduction to Ecological Economics: 15 Credits
• Environmental Economics and Policy: 15 Credits
• Principles of Transport Economics: 15 Credits
• Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis: 15 Credits
• Economics of Regulation: 15 Credits
• Money, Monetary Policy and the Global Financial Crisis: 15 Credits
This may include:
• Formal exams
• Group projects
• Reports
• Computer simulation exercises
• Essays and written assignments
• Group and individual presentations
• Reflective logs

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and independent learning.
• Faculty: Expert academics, including lecturers, professors, industry professionals with years of experience, and trained postgraduate researchers.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Economic advisers, think-tank researchers, financial directors, quantitative analysts, government positions, central banking, microfinance, and academic careers.
• Skills Developed: Research and analytical skills, communication, problem-solving.

Other:

• Accreditation: Leeds University Business School holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
• Alumni Profile: Harini Nagesh, MSc Economics graduate, highlights the program's pluralistic approach to economic ideas and the inspiration she received from the Economics department at the Business School.

UK fees:

£12,500 (Total)

International fees:

£27,000 (Total)