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Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) BSc Hons

The Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) BSc Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year degree that combines mathematical expertise with a solid foundation in economics. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mathematical methods and concepts, as well as the principles of economics.

Overview

The program begins by building students' understanding of mathematical methods and concepts through a mix of lectures and workshops. Students will explore a wide range of topics, including multivariable calculus, probability, and statistics. In the second and third years, students will have the flexibility to choose modules according to their career interests, deepening their mathematical knowledge and developing skills to interpret financial time series, model social choices, and analyze economic patterns.

Placement Year

In the third year, students will undertake a placement that will enable them to apply the knowledge and skills learned so far and gain invaluable experience that will inform their studies in the fourth year and their career beyond. The university's Careers Service will provide guidance on CVs, applications, interview techniques, and creating a digital profile.

Personal Development

Throughout the program, students will develop valuable transferable skills, such as data analysis, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning, making them highly desirable to future employers. These skills are honed by working in collaboration with fellow students, delivering presentations, and communicating research results.

Course Structure

The program is divided into four years, with a range of core and optional modules. Core modules include:

• Matrices and Calculus
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Probability and Statistics
• Linear Algebra
• Microeconomic Analysis
• Multivariate Probability and Statistics
• Statistical Inference

Optional modules include:

• Logic and Discrete Mathematics
• Mathematical Modelling and Programming
• Multivariate Calculus
• Symmetry and Sequences
• Games and Strategic Behaviour
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
• Real-world Dynamics
• Behavioural Economics
• Changepoint and Time Series Analysis
• Dynamic Modelling
• Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
• Environmental Statistics
• Frontiers of Economics
• Global Macroeconomics and Policy
• Graph Theory and Algorithms
• International Trade and Business
• Mathematical Finance
• Mathematics of Generative Modelling
• Public Policy Analysis
• Stochastic Processes
• Supervised Learning

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the program is ｣9,790 for home students and ｣28,515 for international students. There may be additional costs related to the course, such as books, stationery, and printing.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including the Lancaster Bursary, Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, and International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Similar Courses

Similar courses offered by the university include:

• Economics
• Business Economics
• Mathematics
• Mathematics with Computer Science
• Mathematics with Philosophy
• Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE)

Important Information

The university reserves the right to make changes to the program, and students are advised to check the university's website for the most up-to-date information. The university's Students' Charter outlines the relationship between the university and its students, and students are expected to adhere to the charter's principles and standards.