Statistics And 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

Our BSc Statistics and Economics brings together the disciplines of statistics and operational research with applications in economics and finance. It encourages a systematic approach to problem-solving and focuses on the collection, presentation and interpretation of data. It is suited to those working in the financial sector or for statistical careers in commerce, industry, medicine, transport, government and education.

The first year of the programme consists of compulsory courses, in order to provide a common base for further study. In the second, third and fourth years there will be a mix of compulsory and optional courses. For the options you can choose whichever interest you most, and in that way tailor the degree to match and develop your interests.

Training in the mathematical and statistical 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%.

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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 data collection, research and analysis, economics or modelling and forecasting. This degree may also be useful in becoming a statistician, economist, chartered accountant, financial risk analyst or civil service fast-streamer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.

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

  • Probability
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Computational
  • International
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Mathematics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Problem Solving
  • Macroeconomics
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Government
  • Part Time
  • Financial Training
  • Business Finance

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

Modules in the first year introduce you to the main ideas of economics, and enhance the mathematical and computing capabilities you will need in the following years. In your final year, you will be able to specialise in one of the main subject areas.

You take the following modules, plus an option module in statistics or economics in Year 2, and three option modules in statistics or economics in Year 4.

YEAR 1
  • Algebra 1
  • Calculus 1
  • Introduction to Economics
YEAR 2
  • Calculus 2
  • Probability and Statistics
YEAR 3
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomic Theory and Policy
  • Statistics: Theory and Practice
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES
  • Calculus 3: Transforms & Models
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Games, Choice & Optimization
  • International Finance
  • Probability Models and Time Series
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Time-Series Econometrics
  • UK Financial Institutions and Markets
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

Part-time international students: £10710 pa

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Part-time home/EU students: £ 6935 pa
Part-time international students: £10500 pa

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