Economics

Description

This Joint Honours in Science degree gives you the opportunity to combine your dual interests in economics and mathematics.

You gain a thorough insight into both topics and make interesting connections between them.

In economics you will explore economic topics relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, including:

• economic analysis and applications
• global economics
• micro- and macroeconomics

In mathematics you will develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:

• differential equations
• probability
• analytical geometry

About Joint Honours in Science

This degree is part of the Joint Honours in Science programme.

Your topics are closely linked to our research expertise, meaning you study at the cutting edge of the discipline.

By studying two subjects, you develop a broad range of expertise and a set of skills that spans two specialist areas, equipping you for a range of careers.

You select from the same range of topics as Single Honours students and achieve the same high academic standard, but you cover fewer topics in each subject.

Mastering two subjects together means you are well-prepared for the multidisciplinary challenges of the real-world, developing your skills that employers value, such as:

• time management
• organisation
• self-motivation

You also receive careers support as part of your degree, including:

• bespoke career development module personally tailored to your professional development
• excellent support from the University’s award-winning Careers Service

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• ACE1037 Global Economics
• ACE1050 Developing Skills to Make Sense of Global Challenges - Sustainable Development
• ECO1002 Economic Analysis
• ECO1018 Economic Applications
• MAS1041 Mathematical Methods A
• MAS1042 Mathematical Methods B
• MAS1141 Analytic Geometry and the Foundations of Differential Equations
• MAS1142 Modelling with Differential Equations
• MAS1341 Introduction to Probability
• MAS1342 Introduction to Statistics

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• ECO2003 Economic Modelling
• ECO2004 Microeconomic Analysis
• ECO2005 Macroeconomic Analysis
• MAS2104 Introduction to Vector Calculus
• MAS2105 Methods for Solving Differential Equations
• MAS2241 Number Systems
• MAS2242 The Foundations of Analysis
• MAS2304 Foundations of Probability
• MAS2316 Introduction to Regression and Modelling

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• ECO3006 Economics of Banking
• ECO3018 Financial Economics

Optional modules

You take 100 credits from the following list:

• ACE2053 Developing Graduate Skills for Professional Practice
• ACE3901 Joint Honours Project
• ECO3001 Advanced Microeconomics
• ECO3002 Advanced Macroeconomics
• ECO3005 Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods
• ECO3007 Financial Stability
• ECO3008 Econometric Analysis
• ECO3009 Price Discrimination
• ECO3021 Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
• ECO3022 Health Economics
• ECO3026 Industrial Economics and Policy
• ECO3027 Economics of Development, Transition and Reform
• MAS3103 Complex Variable
• MAS3106 Chaos: Theoretical and Numerical Methods
• MAS3111 Partial Differential Equations with Applications
• MAS3121 Variational Methods
• MAS3213 Algebra
• MAS3216 Enumeration and Combinatorics
• MAS3223 Linear Algebra
• MAS3224 The Foundations of Calculus
• MAS3302 Introduction to Statistical Inference
• MAS3317 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
• MAS3322 Applied Probability
• MAS3324 Stochastic Financial Modelling

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

- A Levels

AAB including Mathematics at grade A and excluding General Studies. A/AS level Economics is desirable but not essential.

- Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including grade A in Mathematics. Advanced Higher in Mathematics preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points with Mathematics grade 6 at Higher Level.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, including Mathematics at Grade A1.

- Access Qualifications

A level 3 unit in Mathematics at Distinction is required. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics at grade D3. Economics is desirable but not essential.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including Mathematics at grade B and excluding General Studies. A/AS level Economics is desirable but not essential.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

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