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Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons) – 3 years

Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

This course is for those who want an understanding of the tools and key theories within economics and mathematics. You’ll study the core elements of economics, including microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics.

You will develop methodological and statistical tools for the analysis of complex data. Throughout your studies, you will be immersed in a wide variety of quantitative topics. This will enable you to develop and apply your advanced mathematical skills.

The first year has a mathematical focus to develop your theoretical skills. In Year 2 you’ll further your knowledge of economics from this foundation in the first year. In the final year, you will study advanced economic theory. A selection of optional units will enable you to tailor your studies to your personal career aspirations, interests, and strengths.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand the complexities of global economic problems and data, and you will possess advanced quantitative skills and tools to create innovative solutions.

About this course

Achieve a grounding in economic theory while learning different statistical approaches for the analysis of economic data.
Teaching
You’ll learn from academics with expertise across the breadth of economics. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Facilities
Our computer network enables you to access the up-to-the-minute data on economics. You will use the latest statistical and quantitative software to improve your ability to conduct analysis.

Our economics graduates are very successful in today’s competitive labour market. They pursue a range of careers in both the private and public sectors.

Many of our graduates work as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals. They have worked for organisations such as:

Deloitte
Bank of England
Ernst & Young (EY)
Amazon
Unilever

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, relevant topics from your current studies that particularly interest you, other extra-curricular or co-curricular activities, work experience or activism for a political party or an NGO.

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Subjects

  • Microeconomics
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Introductory
  • Probability
  • Macroeconomics
  • Optional
  • Intermediate

Course programme

Year 1
  • Analysis 1
  • Introductory microeconomics
  • Algebra 1A
  • Probability and statistics 1A
  • Methods and applications 1A
  • Introductory macroeconomics
  • Mathematical economics
  • Algebra 1B
  • Probability and statistics 1B
Year 2
  • Introduction to econometrics
  • Intermediate microeconomics 1
  • Intermediate macroeconomics 1
  • Intermediate microeconomics 2
  • Intermediate macroeconomics 2
  • Plus optional units
Year 3
  • Advanced macroeconomics
  • Advanced microeconomics
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

You can choose from a number of optional units in year 3. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
  • Algebra
  • Statistics
  • Economics of financial markets
  • Economics of incentives
  • Time series
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 £20,000
UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons) – 3 years

£ 9,250 VAT inc.