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School for Cross-faculty Studies Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts With Economics



The Economics Department at Warwick provides an outstanding training in economics, which is both intellectual and professional, applying economic modelling to both traditional and atypical spheres of analysis. Economics offers an undergraduate education which is distinctive in many ways. The Department is very proud of its global outlook, which informs the subject matter of much of its teaching and it is very much focused on research-led teaching. The department has always been very interdisciplinary, undertaking both research and teaching across multiple disciplines, thus providing diverse insights into a range of topics.

Why study the Economics route?

On a Liberal Arts route in Economics, you will receive lectures from world-leading researchers and will be able to choose modules in a variety of fields, including development economics, behavioural economics, money and banking, political economy, trade and game theory.

Studying Economics offers the opportunity to consider the big social questions introduced in Liberal Arts from a different perspective. For example, using mathematical and statistical modelling, you will be able to consider issues concerning equality, sustainability and the environment, housing allocation and immigration. Economics is exceptionally diverse, and you will be encouraged to apply your knowledge in different areas to critically analyse and simplify economic problems.

Like Liberal Arts, the Economics Department prioritises your development as an undergraduate researcher, offering excellent skills training and opportunities to present your work.

Modules

You may be interested in the following Economics modules:

Please note:

  • To study this route you must take EC107: Economics 1 (30 CATS) in your first year.
    • If you obtained an "A" in GSCE-level Maths (or equivalent), you are advised to also study EC120 (Mathematical and Statistical Techniques EC122/139) in your first year as your 30 CATS of optional modules in order to take upper-level Economics modules in future years.
  • In your second and final years, you must study a minimum of 60 CATS of Economics modules across both years combined (you can choose which ones to take when).
    • In your second year, you may wish to consider taking EC204 as this module is a prerequisite for a number of 300-level modules in final year.
  • Module offerings change annually and so individual modules may vary.
  • Visit the Economics website for more information on Economics modules.


Liberal Arts With Economics

Course Overview

In your first year, you will take 120 CATS of 100-level modules. These will be composed by a combination of your:
Core Modules (30 CATS) + Optional Core Modules (30 CATS) + Route Modules (30 CATS) + Optional Modules (30 CATS). Click on the sections below for more information.

IP101

Liberal Arts: Principles and Praxis

 0 CATS Terms 1-2

IP121

Truth and Misinformation

 30 CATS Terms 1-2-3
CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE RESEARCH METHODS MODULE:

IP110

Quantitative Methods for Interdisciplinary Research

 15 CATS Term 2

IP108

Qualitative Methods for Undergraduate Research

 15 CATS Term 1
CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE CRITICAL ISSUE MODULE:

IP120

Beauty

 15 CATS Term 2

IP122

Revolution

 15 CATS Term 1
Study Economics 1

EC107

Economics 1

 30 CATS Terms 1-2-3
CHOOSE AT LEAST 30 CATS OF ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL MODULES

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Choose 30 CATS from any available and approved 100-level modules that interest you from across the University. If you obtained an "A" in GSCE-level Maths (or equivalent), you are advised to also study EC120 (Mathematical and Statistical Techniques EC122/139) in your first year as your 30 CATS of optional modules in order to take upper-level Economics modules in future years, but this is not a requirement.

 1 x 30 CATS or
2 x 15 CATS		 Terms 1-2-3

In your second and final years, you will take 120 CATS per year for a total of
240 CATS of 200 and 300-level modules (120 CATS each).

These will be composed by a combination of:
Core Modules (60 CATS) + Optional Core Modules (45 CATS) + Route Modules (60 CATS) + Optional Modules (75 CATS).
Click on the sections below for more information.

IP205

Consuming Cultures

 30 CATS

Year 2 – Terms 1-3

IP302

 Dissertation 30 CATS Year 3 – Terms 1-3

You must take at least THREE (3) optional core modules between your second and final year (45 CATS total). If you take one of the SCFS Venice Modules, it will count towards this requirement.

NB: Not all modules will run in all years and modules offered are subject to change. The optional modules that we have offered in the past have included the following list:

IP204

 The Apocalyptic Imaginary 15 CATS

IP226/IP326

The Liquid Continent

 15 CATS

IP304

Posthumous Geographies I: Underworlds

 15 CATS

IP305

Posthumous Geographies II: Paradises

 15 CATS

IP306

Quantitative Methods: Research Project

 15 CATS

IP309

Quantitative Research Methods: Understanding Relationships in Data

 15 CATS

IP312

The Quest I: Departures and Heroic Journeys

 15 CATS

IP313

The Quest II: Exile and Homecoming

 15 CATS

IP315

(Taught in Venice)

A Sustainable Serenissima: Water and the Future of Venice

This module is offered through the Alliance Intensive Study Programme

Hear about what the 2022-23 module cohort got up to in Venice in July 2022.

 15 CATS

IP317

(Taught in Venice)

Venice: Resistance and Representation

This module is offered through the Alliance Intensive Study Programme

Hear about what the 2022-23 module cohort got up to in Venice in July 2022.

 15 CATS


You can see a list of our current offering of optional modules by clicking on this link: Honours-Level Optional Core Modules in Liberal Arts

CHOOSE AT LEAST 60 CATS OF 200 and 300-Level Economics Modules

EC2**/EC3**

Click here for a list of modules offered in Economics

 2 x 30 CATS or
4 x 15 CATS		 Terms 1-2-3
NB: 200-Level Modules cannot be taken in your final year of study.
NB: 200-Level Modules cannot be taken in your final year of study.
CHOOSE 75 CATS OF ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL MODULES

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Choose 75 CATS from any available and approved 200- and 300-level modules that interest you from across the University. These can be from Economics as well, or you might wish to explore another area.

 75 CATS total Terms 1-2-3

Intercalated Year (optional)

Are you interested in extending your degree by a year? You can do so either via an additional year of study abroad or work placement:

Study Abroad Year

An optional intercalated year abroad is available between your second year and final year. Click here for more information on our Year Abroad partnerships: Liberal Arts Year Abroad Options.

Dr. Bryan Brazeau is the Department's Study Abroad Coordinator. Click here to contact him and find out more.

Work Placement Year

An optional intercalated work placement is available between your second year and final year. Click here for more information on the Intercalated Work Year option: Liberal Arts Intercalated Work Placements.

Bodrun Nahar is the Department's Employability and Placement Manager. Click here to contact her and find out more.

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