2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Economics and Mathematics (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Programme overview

Programme code
BSECON&MAT-R
UCAS code
GL11
Duration
3 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Dr Jan Palczewski
Contact address
J.Palczewski@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
360
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Mathematics
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, Economics
Professional Body Offering Accreditation
some exemptions from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries available, on satisfactory completion of specified modules

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BSc Economics and Mathematics

This programme is for students who have a strong interest in mathematics and economics and want to learn how mathematical thinking enhances economic analysis. The programme will prepare you to pursue a career in various industries where your mathematical thinking and economic insights at valued, for example, in banking and finance, large corporations and public institutions and charities.

Through the programme you will develop your understanding of mathematics, statistics, economics and their role in the modern society. The emphasis on a rigorous understanding of the underlying principles coupled with opportunities to develop your professional skills will give you a strong foundation on which to build your future career.


The programme will aim to:
- introduce students to the major branches of mathematics and economics;
- enable students to apply statistical methods to solving economic problems;
- enable the student to appreciate the coherence, logical structure, and broad applicability of mathematics;
- enable the student to appreciate the different approaches, concepts and applications in economics;
- impart an awareness of the values of research and scholarship in mathematics and economics;
- accustom students to the use of tools, including libraries and computers, that are available within mathematics and economics;
- provide a thorough training in the intellectual skills and advanced techniques of modern mathematics and economics;
- develop the ability of students to abstract and generalize, to model various phenomena, and to interpret numerical and empirical data;
- enable the student to develop the skills associated with problem solving, rigorous argument and communication; - educate students to meet the needs of employers, including those in industry, finance, education and the public services;
- broaden and deepen the mathematical and economic background of students;
- prepare students to work in fields where specific and broadly based advanced knowledge in mathematics and economics is required;
- enable students to embark on research in some area of mathematics, economic theory, empirical economics or statistics.

Year 1

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS1295Economics and Global History10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1951Economic Theory and Applications30Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MATH1000Core Mathematics40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MATH1013Computational Mathematics and Modelling20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MATH1700Probability and Statistics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Year 2

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules: - Statistical Methods - 20 credits - Optimisation - 10 credits

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS2140Intermediate Microeconomics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2430Economics Research Methods10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2610Intermediate Macroeconomics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study in total 30 credits from Lists A and B together, to include not more than 10 credits from List B, and 30 credits from List C. Candidates must ensure that they take in total 40 credits in semester 1 and 20 credits in semester 2 (20 credit year-long modules contribute 10 credits for each semester in this calculation).

For example:

* candidates could select 30 credits in Semester 1 from List A, nothing from List B, and 10 credits in each semester from List C; or

* candidates could select Financial Mathematics from List A (which is 10 credits in each semester), 10 credits from List B (in Semester 2) and then 30 credits in Semester 1 from List C; or

* candidates could select 10 credits in Semester 1 from List A, together with Financial Mathematics, nothing from List B, 20 credits in Semester 1 from List C, and 10 credits in Semester 2 from List C; or

* candidates could select 20 credits in Semester 1 from List A, 10 credits in Semester 2 from List B, 20 credits in Semester 1 from List C, and 10 credits in Semester 2 from List C.

Other combinations are permissible provided they meet the conditions in the paragraph above.

List C:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
HECN2010Introduction to Health Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2050Industrial Economics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2281Macroeconomic Policy and Performance10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2420Business Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2575Statistics and Econometrics20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS2590Labour Economics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2680Ethics and Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery Modules

Year 3

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Optional Modules

Mathematics pathway

Candidates on the Mathematics pathway will be required to select a branch to pursue from Mathematics-A and Mathematics-B.

List B:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3005Advanced Microeconomics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3250Transnational Corporations in the World Economy10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3330Economic Development20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3930Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

List B:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3005Advanced Microeconomics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3250Transnational Corporations in the World Economy10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3330Economic Development20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3365Environmental Economics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3370Applied Econometrics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3375Behavioural Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3430Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3435Public Enterprise and Regulation10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3505Advanced Macroeconomics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3930Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Economics pathway
Candidates on the Economics pathway will be required to select a branch to pursue from Economics-A and Economics-B.

Economics-A
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3302Economics Joint Honours Final Year Project30Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

List C:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3005Advanced Microeconomics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3330Economic Development20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3365Environmental Economics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3370Applied Econometrics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3375Behavioural Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3430Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3435Public Enterprise and Regulation10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3505Advanced Macroeconomics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3930Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy20Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Economics-B
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3302Economics Joint Honours Final Year Project30Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

List D:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
LUBS3365Environmental Economics10Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3370Applied Econometrics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3375Behavioural Economics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3430Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3435Public Enterprise and Regulation10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3505Advanced Macroeconomics10Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery Modules

Last updated: 10/05/2024 16:40:04

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