Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | |
| Seminars / Tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay: 2 essays (2,500 words each) | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 2 hour closed examination plus any missing written work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Brief description
The module will chart the contours of banking and finance in Britain since 1800. In doing so it will confront a range of issues and debates relating to banking history and provide a route to understanding a vital component in the history of British economy and its relative performance in international terms. Perspectives taken will encompass economic, institutional, cultural, and social factors in the evolution of banking and finance in Britain. Topics covered will include the evolving structure of the banking and financial sector; the relationship of banks to industry, including the "City-industry divide" debate; British banking and finance and the global economy; and government regulation and intervention in this sector.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6