Mathematics With Economics (Bsc): 4-Year, Part-Time

Birkbeck, University of London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 6,935 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

Interested in developing knowledge of a range of mathematical skills together with an understanding of the principles of economics? Our BSc Mathematics with Economics concentrates on the methods and modelling techniques of mathematics, but also provides the theoretical background for these ideas. If you have mathematical abilities and are interested in the theory of the subject and in the application of mathematical methods to economics and finance, then this is the degree for you.

Training in the mathematical sciences is highly valued by employers. Graduates in these subjects are in great demand and earn on average 10% more than other graduates. Around 35% have jobs in business or finance, with the next most popular choice being teaching, at around 10%.

This programme is also available for full-time evening study over three years.

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Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in business, banking and finance, research or analysis. This degree can also be useful in becoming an operational researcher, mathematical research scientist, financial risk analyst or economist.

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

Guaranteed interview for applicants with A-level mathematics (or equivalent*), and for students with at least a Merit in the Birkbeck Certificate of Higher Education in Mathematical Studies taking the Mathematics and Further Mathematics modules.

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Algebra
  • Part Time
  • Introduction to economics
  • Macroeconomic
  • Theory and Policy
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Proofs and Counting
  • Microeconomics

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You take the following core and compulsory modules, and a total of seven option modules in Years 3 and 4.

To find out more, read our undergraduate handbook.

YEAR 1 CORE MODULES
  • Algebra 1
  • Calculus 1
  • Introduction to Economics
YEAR 2 COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Calculus 2
  • Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
  • Numbers, Proofs and Counting
YEAR 3 COMPULSORY MODULE
  • Microeconomics
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 3
  • Analysis
  • Approximation: Theory and Methods
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Number Theory and Cryptography
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Statistics: Theory and Practice

Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £ 6935 pa
Part-time international students: £10710 pa

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