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Overview
The Money, Banking and Cryptocurrencies course from UCL Summer School will be articulated around standard theoretical models, empirical evidence, policy developments and case studies.
With the latter respect, you will take advantage of the international dimension of the UCL Summer School and draw from the experiences of different countries in the world. You will investigate the role of credit for economic growth, why banks exist and how they compete.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Explained, using economic tools and empirical evidence, why retail banking is central to the economy and what factors affect the decision-making of retail banks.
- Used multimedia tools to produce a policy brief on the financial development of a country of their choice.
- Critically analysed the role of government intervention in the banking sector during the last global financial crisis.
- Understood the economic nature of Bitcoin and the working mechanism of blockchain.
- Critically evaluated the impact of this potentially disruptive technology on banks (and central banks).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What is Money? What is Credit? Why do Money and Banks Exist? The Concept of Financial Development
- How Banks Work and How they Compete. Profit Maximisation through Price and Non-price Competition
- Real World Data: Countries and their Levels of Financial Development
- Analysis of the Concept of Financial Development. What is the Role of Credit for Economic Growth?
- The Great Financial Crisis: Causes and the Role of Banks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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