BScMathematical Economics and Statistics

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	LG13

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A level Mathematics grade A The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..ths-econ-stats-bsc.aspx

Overview

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Programme structure

First year

Core modules
Principles of Economics
Mathematics for Economics
Applied Economics and Statistics
The Global Economy
Contemporary Economic Challenges
Widening Horizons Module

Second year

Core modules
Econometrics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Mathematical Methods for Economics
Mathematical Methods for Statistics and Econometrics

Optional modules
Choose one module from the following list:

Behavioural and Experimental Economics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Development Economics
Environmental Economics
China and the World Economy
Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy

Final year
Core modules
Extended Essay
Advanced Econometrics: Theory and Applications
Decision Theory and Games

You must take one or both of the following:

Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Optional modules

If taking one of the above, you must choose two modules from the list below. If taking both, then one module must be taken from the list below:

Advanced Behavioural and Experimental Economics
Advanced Financial Markets and Institutions
Labour Economics
Industrial Organisation
History of Economic Thought
International Trade Theory and Policy
Monetary Policy and Dynamic Macroeconomics
Public Economics
Health Economics
Economics of the European Union
The Political Economy of Russia
Professional Development

Career opportunities

A degree in Economics provides the skills required for a very wide range of careers. These skills are useful in the financial sector, general commerce, public sector, journalism and education to name but a few. Many employers will value the training that an Economics degree provides. The University of Birmingham is known to produce high quality graduates, therefore students are in high demand when they have completed their study.