2: Your Degree Course

Your Degree Course

Introductory Degree and Module Information

Honours courses

Modules

A module is typically based on a series of lectures and could also include Support and Feedback classes covering a specific field or set of fields in Economics. There are three module categories:

Core Modules

These provide you with a grounding in key areas within economics. Your regulations specify which core modules you must take each year. You must take all the core modules that comprise your course.

Required Core Modules

These are modules that must be passed for award or progression.

Optional Core Modules

Similar to your core modules, these modules also deliver core learning in key areas of economics. The regulations require you to take at least one or more of these optional core modules, however, you can choose which to take.

Optional Modules

These are non-compulsory modules which can develop a specialisation or broaden your knowledge. They will help you to strengthen your existing skills and acquire new ones, as well as develop knowledge and interest in broader fields of economics.

Module codes

Each University module has its own code, e.g. EC108 for Macroeconomics 1. This code tells you three things:

• EC - the two letters tell you the department (e.g. EC for Economics)
• 1 - the first digit tells you the year of study which is related to the FHEQ level of study (see below). (Modules starting with 9 are at postgraduate level).
• 08 - the last two digits are the module's serial number.

Module FHEQ Levels of Study

Your Course regulations specify the level of modules you must choose and the number of CATS you must pass at a given level to be eligible for an Honours or a Pass Degree. The Frameworks for Higher Education (FHEQ) sets out this information.

With very rare exceptions, the FHEQ level of the module is reflected in its module code as follows:

• A module with a code in the form EC1xx will be taught at FHEQ Level 4, for example EC108. These are typically referred to as “first year” modules.
• A module with a code in the form EC2xx will be taught at FHEQ Level 5, for example EC203. These are typically referred to as “second year” modules.
• A module with a code in the form EC3xx will be taught at FHEQ Level 6, for example EC307. These are typically referred to as “final year” modules.

Other departments which offer modules that you may take as optional modules, may have different FHEQ levels for similarly numbered modules, for instance the interdisciplinary modules provided by the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL). These modules are coded as ILnXX. An IATL module with a code of the form IL0XX is at FHEQ Level 5 and an IATL module with code of the form IL1xx is at FHEQ Level 6. More information on specific modules will be on module webpages and further information on choosing your modules is in section 3.

CATS

Learning Opportunities

Lectures and Lecture Capture

Support and Feedback Classes

Learning Resources

Library and Reading Lists

The LibraryLink opens in a new window is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides a range of study spaces and information resources to support your studies at Warwick. There is a Help Desk available from 8.00am to 8.00pm.

The Help Desk is located on the 1st floor of the library and is open 8am to 10pm Monday to Sunday. You can contact library staff in person, by telephone or email for all general library enquiries. Jackie Hanes, the economics librarian, is also available to help you with library, research and referencing matters. She is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and can also be contacted by telephone, email or MS Teams chat, and you can book a 1-2-1 appointment.

Library Contacts

All new students receive an introduction to the library. There is also an online library induction programme, Get Started, which includes virtual and self-guided library tours, and training on how to use reading lists and find books and journals.

Most modules have an online reading list, which is available via Moodle or directly from Talis AspireLink opens in a new window. You can link directly from your reading list to library resources. You can use Library SearchLink opens in a new window to access the full range of library books, journals and databases and your My Library Account to request and renew library books.

The library’s Subject GuideLink opens in a new window includes recommended books, journals and databases for economists, sources of economic data and statistics, and guidance on academic skills, referencing and research support.

The library provides access to many specialist resources for economists including The Economist and Financial Times digital newspapers, and company and financial databases including Capital IQ, Fame, Orbis, Finaeon, Statista and LSEG Workspace. The economics librarian can help you access and use specialist economics databases.

Information and Digital Group (IDG) Services, Software and Bloomberg

You can find essential guidance on getting started with university IT services by visiting the Student IT InductionLink opens in a new window website. Information and Digital Group (IDG) provide a dedicated Service Desk to assist with IT-related issues and have a drop-in centre on the first floor of the library. They also provide guidance and links to free anti-virus softwareLink opens in a new window to help keep your computer safe. They operate many open access areasLink opens in a new window where you can use computers connected to the network and internet and this also provides access to printers. Further information on how to contact IDG can be found at services/idg/services-supportLink opens in a new window.

There is a wide range of software for economists, beyond Microsoft Office, email and web browsers, including Stata and SPSS. You will be given appropriate guidance on software use. It is very important that you download and have access to StataLink opens in a new window. All software available to students at Warwick can be found in the IDG software listLink opens in a new window.

The Department has two Bloomberg Terminals located in room S0.55, which students can book after completing the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) e-learning Course. They provide access to current and historical financial information in a range of areas for both international and domestic markets, as well as company profiles and financial statements, analysts' forecasts and news on worldwide financial markets. All information can be found here.

If you have specific problems relating to the computers or printers in the Department you should contact the Department’s Computer Support Staff via economics.it@warwick.ac.uk

Course Specifications

BSc Economics

Course aims

• To provide students with a structured, cumulative, and rigorous foundation of specialised economic concepts, analysis, techniques, and knowledge including access to current economic research and debates.
• To promote understanding of national and international economic problems, policies, and decision-making including, where appropriate, an understanding of their political, social, and historical context, and to identify changes congruent with efficiency and equity.
• To encourage links between economics and other related disciplines including mathematics, finance, business studies, history, political science, international relations, or a modern language.
• To meet students' aspirations (a) to study in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment, (b) to develop their capacity to learn, (c) to enable them to acquire both subject-specific and generic skills, (d) to train for possible employment or further study as specialised economists or in wider fields where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.
• To equip students with the generic and subject specific skills, including analysis, critical thinking and quantitative skills to meet national and international demands for high-quality graduates (a) in particular fields of employment, research, and further study where specialised training in economics is required (b) in broader fields of employment

Learning Outcomes (Certificate HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Demonstrate foundational understanding of Economic concepts: Show a structured and rigorous understanding of economic concepts, analysis, and basic techniques to interpret current, national and international debates, while critically evaluating the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the Economics discipline.
• Understand core theories and models: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core concepts, methods of analysis of standard macro and microeconomic models, economic history, and quantitative methods applied to problems arising in economic policy.
• Develop basic quantitative and analytical skills: Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic data analysis and an understanding of problems and solutions in economic measurement. Understand the usefulness of economic research to support policy makers’ decisions and understand its underlying intuition in the various fields of study within the wider discipline.
• Apply basic intellectual and problem-solving skills: Use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities, such as presenting a structured and coherent simple argument, be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline, evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data, and study in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment.
• Communicate effectively at an introductory level: Present information and arguments in a clear and structured manner, using basic communication skills to convey simple economic ideas. Begin to develop skills in both written and oral communication, appropriate for an introductory level of study.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics subject area, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; understanding of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; understanding of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them).
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility; time management skills; written and oral communication skills; working with others; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork.

Formative Assessment Methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and basic techniques relevant to the discipline; work that covers a restricted area of the discipline.

Learning Outcomes (Diploma HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply core concepts in Economics: Demonstrate a rigorous understanding of core concepts in economics. Show an ability to apply knowledge of core concepts, methods of analysis, standard macro and microeconomic models, and quantitative methods to problems arising in economic policy.
• Use quantitative tools and data analysis: Demonstrate a structured and rigorous understanding of a specific set of quantitative tools used in economic research to initiate and undertake data analysis in order to develop problem solving skills, while critically evaluating the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry. Apply knowledge of intermediate economic data analysis. Understand problems and solutions in economic measurement.
• Engage with contemporary debates: Show familiarity with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics. Understand the inner workings of research as well as the process behind the production of results beyond the intuitive level acquired in the first year of study, and understanding the links between economics and other related disciplines.
• Develop intellectual and problem-solving skills: Apply critical thinking and quantitative skills to standard situations outside the context in which they were originally studied and develop a capacity to learn.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively: Communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats. Collaborate effectively within teams to work on structured group projects, demonstrating growing interpersonal skills.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics subject area, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact: both at the microeconomic and macroeconomic level; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making; time management skills; the ability to communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork.

Formative Assessment Methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge to complex, albeit standard, situations and simple, albeit novel or atypical, instances; work that is often descriptive in nature but drawing on a wide variety of material; demonstrating basic professional competencies relevant to the discipline; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion.

Learning Outcomes (Ordinary Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Understand and apply key concepts in Economics: Demonstrate the ability to acquire, apply and make flexible use of concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the Economics discipline. Apply knowledge of contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics. Understand economic arguments and relate them to contemporary policy issues.
• Evaluate intermediate quantitative analysis and data: Understand research in a variety of fields within Economics, using the previously acquired tools for the analysis of problems of interest in the political, social, and historical context of the world economy. Evaluate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data. Apply advanced methods to analyse complex economic challenges, making informed recommendations.
• Engage with current debates: Show an understanding of contemporary theoretical and empirical issues in specialised areas of Economics, with the ability to discuss these debates at an informed level. Recognise different viewpoints and be able to relate these debates to practical examples.
• Address moderately complex problems: Apply problem-solving skills to deal with moderately complex issues in economics and politics. Integrate fundamental concepts into decision-making processes, particularly in familiar contexts. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the disciplines.
• Work autonomously within a structured environment: Communicate complex information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of formats, managing self-directed learning and project work.
• Communicate effectively to different audiences: Communicate information, ideas, and analysis clearly, both in writing and verbally, using a range of appropriate formats. Present structured arguments and findings to different audiences. Work effectively within a team and solve problems that may arise.
• Reflect on personal development and learning: Show the ability to reflect on their progress and development, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Take responsibility for self-directed learning and show some capacity for independent study, though still benefitting from guidance.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social implications: Show awareness of the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic decisions. Recognise the importance of ethical considerations in decision-making and apply these principles in familiar contexts.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics subject area, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact: both at the microeconomic and macroeconomic level; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making; the ability to manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks; the ability to communicate ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.
• Year abroad students will demonstrate the ability to learn in a different cultural context.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork. Students with a Study Abroad year will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods in their chosen university. They must pass 45 ECTS points and complete a Returner’s Report.

Formative Assessment Methods: Projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge of the discipline to a wide range of sometimes complex problems; work that draws on a wide variety of material; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; demonstrating a broad knowledge base.

Learning Outcomes (Honours Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply advanced concepts in Economics: Understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge and how to apply it in practice and demonstrate professional competencies. Evaluate knowledge of contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics, as well as the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines. Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in the disciplines. Analyse economic arguments and relate them to contemporary policy issues.
• Critically evaluate advanced quantitative analysis and interpret data: Critically evaluate the application of advanced quantitative tools and methods within contemporary research and data analysis. Interpret and critically evaluate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data and research outcomes. Identify appropriate econometric and statistical techniques to address complex, unstructured problems of interest in the political, social, and historical context of the world economy, making informed recommendations based on sophisticated analysis. Have trained for possible employment or further study as a specialised economist, in government and politics, or in boarder fields of employment where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.
• Engage with and contribute to contemporary debates: Critically engage with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates in specialised areas of economics. Understand the important of these debates and contribute original critiques or solutions, reflecting a deeper engagement with research outcomes.
• Solve complex, real-world problems: Apply critical thinking, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills to address complex, ambiguous, or unpredictable situations. Integrate economic theories into strategic decision-making in diverse contexts.
• Apply frontier research in a variety of fields: Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of economic research that enables the development and ability to sustain an argument. Make appropriate use of scholarly reviews and data sources. Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge and conceptual understanding to evaluate empirical research.
• Work independently and communicate with confidence: Communicate complex and nuanced information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of formats, tailored to both specialised and non-specialised audiences. Demonstrate autonomy in managing their own projects, including independent research and self-directed learning. Be effective at working in a more collaborative environment, showing well developed interpersonal skills.
• Reflect on and drive personal and professional development: Engage in self-directed learning with minimal guidance, critically reflecting on their development. Demonstrate high levels of personal responsibility and professional integrity, particularly in their approach to research and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility: Critically evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic decisions. Apply this understanding to real-world contexts, demonstrating a commitment to responsible management and professional ethics.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• The transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to the Economics subject area, including: analytical thinking, and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact: both at the microeconomic and macroeconomic level; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• Skills necessary for the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making; the ability to manage time efficiently by prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals, and adhering to deadlines; the ability to communicate ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences in complex and unpredictable situations; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.
• Year abroad students will demonstrate the ability to learn in a different cultural context.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork. Students with a Study Abroad year will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods in their chosen university. They must pass 45 ECTS points and complete a Returner’s Report.

Formative Assessment Methods: Projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge of the discipline to complex, real world problems; work that draws on a wide variety of material; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; demonstrating a broad knowledge base; evidence of an ability to conduct independent research analysis within the discipline; work that is typically both evaluative and creative.

• UCAS code - L100
• Home Department - Economics
• Course Leader - Professor Elizabeth Jones
• Contact - economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk
• Course Duration is 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time (with a Study Abroad Year)
• Course Delivery - your course will be delivered in-person at the University of Warwick campus.
• Award level - the framework for Higher Education Qualifications level is 6.
• The course content is informed by the QAA subject benchmark for Economics.
• Full credit load and breakdown - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Details of which modules are studied and how they link to progression - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Examination conventions (including progression information) - section 4 (Exam boards, progression and resits)
• Rules for Award (including associated exit awards) - section 2 (Honours courses)
• Entry Requirements - A Level applicants who sat the TMUA and achieved a score of at least 4.0 will be considered for an offer of A*AA including Mathematics, one grade below the standard entry requirements. Applicants who did not sit the test, or whose scores fell below the threshold of 4.0, will be considered for a standard offer of A*A*A including Mathematics.
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

BSc or BA in Economics, Politics and International Studies

Course aims

• To provide students with a structured, cumulative, and rigorous foundation of specialised economic concepts, analysis, techniques, and knowledge including access to current economic research and debates.
• To provide students with a significant grounding in the main theoretical traditions and empirical areas of politics and international studies including teaching that is informed by current research.
• To promote understanding of national and international political and economic problems including, where appropriate, an understanding of their social, and historical context.
• To meet students' aspirations (a) to study in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment, (b) to develop their capacity to learn, (c) to enable them to acquire both subject-specific and generic skills, (d) to train for possible employment or further study as specialised economists or in wider fields where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.
• To equip students with the generic and subject-specific skills, including analysis, critical thinking and quantitative skills to meet national and international demands for high-quality graduates (a) in particular fields of employment, research, and further study where specialised training in economics is required (b) in broader fields of employment.

Learning Outcomes (Certificate HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Demonstrate foundational understanding of concepts in Economic, Politics and International Studies: Show a structured and rigorous understanding of core concepts, analytical approaches, and basic techniques in economics, politics and international studies to interpret current, national and international debates. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem-solving within the disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core concepts and methods of analysis of standard models, and quantitative methods applied to problems arising in economic policy. Show a broad understanding of the main theoretical traditions and empirical areas of politics and international studies. Understand central methods and approaches to the study of politics and international relations. Understand the evolving nature and significance of politics in a global context. Understand political ideas and national and international political processes. Demonstrate a basic understanding of power, its operation within politics and international studies, and an awareness that power will be shaped by intersecting dynamics, including those of race, class, gender and sexuality.
• Develop basic quantitative and analytical skills: Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic data analysis and an understanding of problems and solutions in economic measurement. Understand the usefulness of research to support policy makers’ decisions and understand its underlying intuition in the various fields of study within the wider discipline.
• Engage with foundational debates: Demonstrate an awareness of key theoretical and empirical issues in economics, politics and international studies. Show an introductory understanding of how these disciplines approach contemporary questions and begin to recognise the relevance of academic research to real-world issues.
• Apply basic intellectual and problem-solving skills: Use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities, such as presenting a structured and coherent simple argument, be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the disciplines, evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data, and study in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment.
• Communicate effectively at an introductory level: Present information and arguments in a clear and structured manner, using basic communication skills to convey simple economic and political ideas. Begin to develop skills in both written and oral communication, appropriate for an introductory level of study. Appreciate strengths and weaknesses as a learner. Demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries. Absorb information and ideas in a variety of teaching contexts (lectures and seminars) to make appropriate contributions in seminars and classes and to apply what has been learned, both in coursework assessment and written examinations. Demonstrate basic university-level study skills, including note-taking, referencing, time management, appropriate use of internet resources, essay planning, and compiling a bibliography.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the economics, politics and international studies subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; understanding of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact.; understanding of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them);
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility; time management skills; written and oral communication skills; working with others; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: essays, projects, problem sets, tests, exams, group projects, oral presentations, student engagement and class participation.

Formative Assessment Methods: oral presentations, essays, projects, group projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and basic techniques relevant to the discipline; work that covers a restricted area of the discipline; demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.

Learning Outcomes (Diploma HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply core concepts in Economics, Politics and International Studies: Demonstrate a rigorous understanding of core concepts in economics, politics and international studies. Show an ability to apply knowledge of core concepts, theories, methods of analysis, standard economic models, and quantitative methods to problems arising in economic and political policy. Apply concepts, theories and methods, for example, to the analysis of political ideas, institutions, practices, and global issues.
• Use quantitative tools and data analysis: Demonstrate a structured and rigorous understanding of a specific set of quantitative tools used in research to initiate and undertake data analysis in order to develop problem solving skills, while critically evaluating the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry. Apply knowledge of intermediate economic data analysis. Understand problems and solutions in economic measurement.
• Engage with contemporary debates: Show familiarity with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics, politics and international studies. Understand the inner workings of research as well as the process behind the production of results beyond the intuitive level acquired in the first year of study, and understanding the links between related disciplines.
• Develop intellectual and problem-solving skills: Apply critical thinking and quantitative skills to standard situations outside the context in which they were originally studied and develop a capacity to learn.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively: Communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats. Collaborate effectively within teams to work on structured group projects, demonstrating growing interpersonal skills. Demonstrate increasingly advanced university-level study skills, including note-taking, referencing, time management, using internet resources, essay planning, and compiling a bibliography. Appreciate strengths and weaknesses as a learner and develop a mature perspective on the learning progress.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the economics, politics and international studies subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being.; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between the disciplines of economics, politics and international studies - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibilities and decision making; time management skills; the ability to communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: essays, projects, problem sets, tests, exams, group projects, oral presentations, student engagement and class participation.

Formative Assessment Methods: oral presentations, essays, projects, group projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge to complex, albeit standard, situations and simple, albeit novel or atypical, instances; work that is often descriptive in nature but drawing on a wide variety of material; demonstrating basic professional competencies relevant to the discipline; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion.

Learning Outcomes (Ordinary Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Understand and apply key concepts in Economics, Politics and International Studies: Demonstrate the ability to acquire, apply and make flexible use of concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features in the disciplines of economics, politics and international studies. Apply knowledge of contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of the disciplines. Understand economic and political arguments and relate them to contemporary policy issues.
• Evaluate intermediate quantitative analysis and data: Understand research in a variety of fields within economics, politics and international studies, using the previously acquired tools for the analysis of problems of interest in the political, social, and historical context of the world economy. Evaluate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data. Apply advanced methods to analyse complex economic and political challenges, making informed recommendations.
• Engage with current debates: Show an understanding of contemporary theoretical and empirical issues in specialised areas of economics, politics and international studies, with the ability to discuss these debates at an informed level. Recognise different viewpoints and be able to relate these debates to practical examples.
• Address moderately complex, problems: Apply problem-solving skills to deal with moderately complex issues in economics, politics and international studies. Integrate fundamental concepts into decision-making processes, particularly in familiar contexts. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the disciplines.
• Work autonomously within a structured environment: Communicate complex information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of formats, managing self-directed learning and project work.
• Communicate effectively: Communicate information, ideas, and analysis clearly in writing, using a range of appropriate formats. Present structured arguments and findings.
• Reflect on personal development and learning: Show the ability to reflect on their progress and development, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Take responsibility for self-directed learning and show some capacity for independent study, though still benefitting from guidance.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social implications: Show awareness of the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic and political decisions. Recognise the importance of ethical considerations in decision-making and apply these principles in familiar contexts.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the economics, politics and international studies subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between the disciplines of economics, politics and international studies, and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibilities and decision making; the ability to manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks; the ability to communicate ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.
• Year aboard students will demonstrate the ability to learn in a different cultural context.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: essays, projects, problem sets, tests, exams, group projects, oral presentations, student engagement and class participation. Students with a Study Abroad year will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods in their chosen university. They must pass 45 ECTS points and complete a Returner’s Report.

Formative Assessment Methods: oral presentations, essays, projects, group projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge of the disciplines to a wide range of sometimes complex problems; work that draws on a wide variety of material; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; demonstrating a broad knowledge base.

Learning Outcomes (Honours Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply advanced concepts in Economics, Politics and International Studies: Understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge and how to apply it in practice and demonstrate professional competencies. Evaluate knowledge of contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics, politics and international studies, as well as the inter-relationships between these and other disciplines. Appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in the disciplines. Analyse economic and political arguments and relate them to contemporary policy issues.
• An expansive understanding of power that is sensitive to the dynamics of race, gender, sexuality, class, coloniality and ableism, as well as how power operates within politics and international studies
• Critically evaluate and interpret advanced qualitative and/or quantitative data: Critically evaluate the application of advanced tools and methods within contemporary research. Understand the key elements of research design, such as the identification of a suitable topic for research and the development and evaluation of research questions and hypotheses, and an ability to critically reflect on the decisions and trade-offs implicit in research. Interpret and critically evaluate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data and research outcomes. Identify appropriate techniques and methods to address complex, unstructured problems of interest in the political, social, and historical context of the world economy, making informed recommendations based on sophisticated analysis. Have trained for possible employment or further study in government and politics, or in broader fields of employment where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.
• Engage with and contribute to contemporary debates: Critically engage with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates in specialised areas of economics, politics and international studies. Understand the importance of these debates and contribute original critiques or solutions, reflecting a deeper engagement with research outcomes.
• Solve complex, real-world problems: Apply critical thinking, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills to address complex, ambiguous, or unpredictable situations. Integrate economic and political theories into strategic decision-making in diverse contexts.
• Apply frontier research in a variety of fields: Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of economic and political research that enables the development and ability to sustain an argument. Make appropriate use of scholarly reviews and sources. Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge and conceptual understanding to evaluate empirical research.
• Work independently: Demonstrate independence in managing their own projects, including independent research and self-directed learning. Be effective at working in a more collaborative environment, showing well developed interpersonal skills.
• Communicate with confidence: Communicate complex and nuanced information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of formats.
• Reflect on and drive personal and professional development: Engage in self-directed learning with minimal guidance, critically reflecting on their development and adapting strategies to improve. Demonstrate high levels of personal responsibility and professional integrity, particularly in their approach to research and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility: Critically evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic and political decisions. Apply this understanding to real-world contexts, demonstrating a commitment to responsible management and professional ethics.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• the transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to the economics, politics and international studies subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between economics, politics and international studies, and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibilities and decision making; the ability to manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals, and adhering to deadlines; the ability to communicate ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences in complex and unpredictable situations; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); numeracy and quantitative skills (use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding data, statistical analysis); IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

• Year abroad students will demonstrate the ability to learn in a different cultural context.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: essays, projects, problem sets, tests, exams, group projects, oral presentations, student engagement and class participation. Students with a Study Abroad year will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods in their chosen university. They must pass 45 ECTS points and complete a Returner’s Report.

• UCAS code - LLD2
• Home Department - Economics
• Course Leader - Dr Isleide Zissimos
• Contact - economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk
• Course Duration is 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time (with a Study Abroad Year)
• Course Delivery - your course will be delivered in-person at the University of Warwick campus.
• Award level - the framework for Higher Education Qualifications level is 6.
• The course content is informed by the QAA subject benchmark statement for Economics and Politics and International Relations
• Full credit load and breakdown - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Details of which modules are studied and how they link to progression - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Examination conventions (including progression information) - section 4 (Exam boards, progression and resits)
• Rules for Award (including associated exit awards) - section 2 (Honours courses)
• Entry Requirements - A Level applicants who sat the TMUA and achieved a score of at least 3.5 will be considered for an offer of A*AA, one grade below the standard entry requirements. Applicants who did not sit the test, or whose scores fell below the threshold of 3.5, will be considered for a standard offer of A*A*A.
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

BSc Economics and Management

Course aims

• To enable students to develop a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in micro and macroeconomic analysis, including analysis of public policy issues such as market failure and counter-inflation policy. The programme will emphasise the importance of data analysis skills, providing students with a strong foundation in basic data analysis techniques and intermediate concepts of statistical analysis, such as regression analysis. It will also introduce them to advanced statistical packages, giving them practical experience in using sophisticated tools for analysing data. Students will also be equipped with a diverse range of analytical skills, such as descriptive, graphical, and mathematical methods.
• To enable students to gain an understanding of the major theoretical foundations of business and management, addressing foundational disciplinary questions. By developing a comprehensive understanding of management, organizations, and societal issues, students may engage in and master theoretical debates as well as critically appreciate alternative perspectives for understanding management, organisations, and society. Students will be introduced to the skills, perspectives, and theories that innovators in any field or industry need to increase the likelihood of success in entrepreneurial activities. Students will increase their understanding of the global business environment, including key issues and factors. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of financial and management accounting, and their wide-ranging applications, and will be provided with opportunities to practice utilising key tools and techniques learned.

Learning Outcomes (Certificate HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Demonstrate foundational understanding of Economics and Management concepts: Show a structured and rigorous understanding of core concepts, basic models, and analytical techniques in Economics and Management. Apply these foundational ideas to interpret current national and international debates, critically evaluating the appropriateness of different approaches to problem-solving within the disciplines.
• Understand core management and economic theories and models: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential frameworks, methods of analysis, and key concepts from economic and management. Apply these ideas to address basic policy problems, recognising how they inform decisions.
• Develop basic quantitative and analytical skills: Demonstrate knowledge of basic data analysis and methods. Apply simple quantitative methods to interpret and analyse data, beginning to understand how data is used to address real-world problems.
• Apply basic intellectual and problem-solving skills: Use basic intellectual qualities, such as constructing a structured and coherent argument, interpreting key concepts, and evaluating qualitative and quantitative data. Apply problem-solving approaches to familiar situations in economics and management, demonstrating the ability to work in a supportive and intellectually challenging environment.
• Communicate effectively at an introductory level: Present information and arguments in a clear and structured manner, using basic communication skills to convey simple economic and managerial ideas. Begin to develop skills in both written and oral communication, appropriate for an introductory level of study.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics and Management subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; understanding of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; understanding of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them).
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility; time management skills; written and oral communication skills; working with others; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); develop confidence in basic numeracy and data interpretation, including using simple mathematical tools and reading tables or graphs to support core understanding; IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork.

Formative Assessment Methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and basic techniques relevant to the discipline; work that covers a restricted area of the discipline; demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.

Learning Outcomes (Diploma HE)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply core concepts in Economics and Management: Demonstrate a structured understanding of intermediate economics and management concepts, models, and frameworks. Apply this knowledge to analyse and solve standard business and economic policy problems in familiar contexts.
• Use quantitative tools and data analysis: Apply a range of quantitative tools used in economics to conduct structured data analysis. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data and evaluating the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry, developing problem-solving skills based on established techniques.
• Evaluate economic and business data: Interpret and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to inform economic and business decisions. Apply intermediate-level statistical and econometric techniques to analyse standard problems related to economic measurement and business performance.
• Engage with contemporary debates: Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates in economics and management, applying these ideas to structured discussions of current issues. Focus on understanding and comparing existing theories and research.
• Develop intellectual and problem-solving skills: Apply critical thinking, analysis, and quantitative methods to address standard problems within economics and management. Solve problems using established frameworks but within guided or structured environments.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively: Communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats. Collaborate effectively within teams to work on structured group projects, demonstrating growing interpersonal skills.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics and Management subject areas, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.

• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making; time management skills; the ability to communicate information, arguments, and analysis clearly in both written and oral formats; the ability to collaborate effectively in teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); deepened quantitative skills by applying statistical reasoning and mathematical techniques to discipline-specific problems, gaining fluency in interpreting data sets and constructing meaningful visual representations; IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork.

Formative Assessment Methods: essays, projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge to complex, albeit standard, situations and simple, albeit novel or atypical, instances; work that is often descriptive in nature but drawing on a wide variety of material; demonstrating basic professional competencies relevant to the discipline; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion.

Learning Outcomes (Ordinary Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Understand and apply key concepts in Economics and Management: Demonstrate a clear understanding of key economics and management concepts, theories, and models. Apply this knowledge to familiar problems in business and economic policy, with some ability to extend this to more complex situations.
• Evaluate intermediate quantitative analysis: Use appropriate quantitative tools and methods to evaluate research and data analysis. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply relevant econometric or statistical techniques, handling structured problems with some complexity in economics and management.
• Interpret and evaluate data: Interpret a range of qualitative and quantitative data, with the ability to apply intermediate-level statistical methods. Evaluate the reliability of data and provide informed analyses of common business and economic issues, making basic recommendations where appropriate.
• Engage with current debates: Show an understanding of contemporary theoretical and empirical issues in specialised areas of economics and management, with the ability to discuss these debates at an informed level. Recognise different viewpoints and be able to relate these debates to practical examples in business and economics.
• Address moderately complex problems: Apply problem-solving skills to deal with moderately complex issues in economics and management. Integrate fundamental concepts into decision-making processes, particularly in familiar organisational and economic contexts.
• Communicate effectively: Communicate information, ideas, and analysis clearly in writing, using a range of appropriate formats. Present structured arguments and findings.
• Reflect on personal development and learning: Show the ability to reflect on their progress and development, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Take responsibility for self-directed learning and show some capacity for independent study, though still benefiting from guidance.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social implications: Show awareness of the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic and managerial decisions. Recognise the importance of ethical considerations in decision-making and apply these principles in familiar contexts.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the Economics and Management subject area, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility and decision making; the ability to manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks; the ability to communicate ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); demonstrate competence in evaluating numerical evidence, applying statistical methods with greater independence, and critically assessing quantitative data in applied contexts relevant to their field of study; IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork. Students with a Work Placement year must pass the Year Away in Context module to be awarded BSc Economics and Management with Placement Year.

Formative Assessment Methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, and tests.

The assessments will include: demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge of the disciplines to a wide range of sometimes complex problems; work that draws on a wide variety of material; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; demonstrating a broad knowledge base.

Learning Outcomes (Honours Degree)

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

• Apply advanced concepts in Economics and Management: Demonstrate a deep and critical understanding of advanced economics and management concepts, theories, and models. Apply this knowledge to solve complex, real-world problems, providing original insights into economics policy and business strategy.
• Critically evaluate advanced quantitative analysis: Critically evaluate the application of advanced quantitative tools and methods within contemporary research and data analysis. Identify appropriate econometric and statistical techniques to address complex, unstructured problems in economics and management.
• Critically analyse and evaluate data: Interpret and critically evaluate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data. Apply advanced statistical and econometric methods to analyse complex business and economic challenges, making informed recommendations based on sophisticated analysis.
• Engage with and contribute to contemporary debates: Critically engage with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates in specialised areas of economics and management. Understand these debates and contribute original critiques or solutions, reflecting a deeper engagement with research outcomes.
• Solve complex, real-world problems: Apply critical thinking, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills to address complex, ambiguous, or unpredictable situations. Integrate economic and managerial theories into strategic decision-making in diverse organisational and economic contexts.
• Work independently and communicate with confidence: Communicate complex and nuanced information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of formats. Demonstrate autonomy in managing their own projects, including independent research and self-directed learning.
• Reflect on and drive personal and professional development: Engage in self-directed learning with minimal guidance, critically reflecting on their development. Demonstrate high levels of personal responsibility and professional integrity, particularly in their approach to research and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility: Critically evaluate the ethical, social, and environmental implications of economic and managerial decisions. Apply this understanding to real-world contexts, demonstrating a commitment to responsible management and professional ethics.

Transferable (Key) Skills

Students will have the opportunity to acquire:

• The transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to the Economics and Management subject area, including: analytical thinking and problem solving; socio-economic awareness and evaluation of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being; analysis of how resources are used and how agents, such as firms and households, interact; analysis of institutions (what and why institutions exist and how incentives work in them); evaluation of the inter-relationships between Economics and other disciplines especially in the Social Sciences - and understanding how to frame a problem.
• Skills necessary for the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making; the ability to manage time efficiently by prioritizing task, setting realistic goals, and adhering to deadlines; the ability to communicate ideals, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences in complex and unpredictable situations; the ability to collaborate effectively within teams; research skills (use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting data and other material); advanced numeracy and quantitative proficiency, integrating complex analytical tools and statistical models to support rigorous investigation, synthesis of data, and evidence-based conclusions within research or specialist projects; IT skills and utilising specialized software for data analysis.

Assessment

Summative assessment methods: Essays, projects, problem sets, mid-session tests, end of session exams, oral presentations, groupwork. Students with a Work Placement year must pass the Year Away in Context module to be awarded BSc Economics and Management with Placement Year.

• UCAS code - LN12
• Home Department - Economics
• Course Leader - Dr Isleide Zissimos
• Contact - economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk
• Course Duration is 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time (with a Placement Year)
• Course Delivery - your course will be delivered in-person at the University of Warwick campus.
• Award level - the framework for Higher Education Qualifications level is 6.
• The course content is informed by the QAA subject benchmark statements for Economics and Business and Management
• Full credit load and breakdown - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Details of which modules are studied and how they link to progression - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)
• Examination conventions (including progression information) - section 4 (Exam boards, progression and resits)
• Rules for Award (including associated exit awards) - section 2 (Honours courses)
• Entry Requirements - A level applicants who sat the TMUA and achieved a score of at least 3.5 will be considered for an offer of AAA including Mathematics, one grade below the standard entry requirements. Applicants who did not sit the test, or whose scores fell below the threshold of 3.5, will be considered for a standard offer of A*AA including Mathematics.
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

BSc Maths and Economics

Course aims:

• To provide students with a challenging education in mathematics beyond secondary school.
• To provide students with a transition via mathematical applications to the study of economics including access to current research and debates.
• To promote understanding of economic problems, policies, and decision-making, and to identify changes congruent with efficiency and equity.
• To meet students' aspirations (a) to study in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, including working alongside leading economic researchers (b) to train for possible employment or further study as specialists in economics and related disciplines, or in wider fields where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.
• To meet national and international demands for high-quality graduates (a) in particular fields of employment, research, and further study where specialised training in economics and related disciplines is required (b) in wider fields of employment where skilled analysis and critical thinking are required.

Learning outcomes:

On completion of the 3 year BSc programme students should have provided evidence of:

Knowledge and understanding of a foundational core of pure mathematics.

Knowledge and understanding of some applied mathematics and techniques.

Knowledge and understanding of core concepts and methods of analysis in economics.

Applied economics (B). Knowledge and understanding of standard models applied to economic problems.

The ability to use mathematical methods and techniques in solving mathematical and economic problems.

Knowledge of economic trends and patterns found empirically, experimentally, or predicted by economic theory.

Familiarity with contemporary theoretical and empirical debates and research outcomes in some more specialised areas of economics.

Analytical thinking in mathematics. Assumptions, symbolisation, logic.

Analytical thinking in economics. Role of verbal, graphical, and mathematical analysis; importance of assumptions (B); the ceteris paribus method and counterfactual analysis.

Abstraction in mathematics (B). Appreciation of the power of abstraction and generalisation.

Abstraction in economics (B). Balancing simplification (for tractability) against literalness (for relevance).

Critical thinking. Habit of questioning received ideas; judgement and evaluation.

Strategic thinking (B). Multi-agent decision making, where pay-offs depend on the actions of others.

Solvability & problem solving (B). Finding whether there exists a solution to a problem; knowing how to approach a new problem

Private versus social costs and benefits; rationale for government and international policy.

Understanding institutions. What institutions exist and how incentives (B) work in them.

Understanding simultaneity. Situations in which two or more independent factors vary simultaneously.

Understanding trade-offs. Concept of opportunity costs

Understanding optimisation. Concepts of an optimum and efficiency.

Understanding uncertainty. Concepts of expectations and surprises; probability and its applications.

Research skills (B). Use of library and internet as information sources; locating, extracting, analysing, and presenting material.

Numeracy and quantitative skills (B). Use of mathematics and diagrams, understanding and analysing results.

IT skills. Word processing and spreadsheets; specialist mathematical, econometric, statistical, or other software; internet applications.

Written communication skills.

Oral communication skills.

Working with others

Problem solving

Information technology

Numeracy

Further details on your course specification are listed below or can be found in the sections noted:

UCAS code - BSc Mathematics G100

Home Department - Maths during year 1 and 2, transferring to Economics for year 3

Course Leader - Dr Richard Lissaman (DUGS Maths Department) and Dr Isleide Zissimos (Director of Joint Degree Economics Department)

Contact Information - section 2 (BSc Maths and Economics GL11 Regulations)

Course Duration - 3 years full-time

Course Delivery - your course will be delivered in-person at the University of Warwick campus.

Award level - the framework for Higher Education Qualifications level is 6.

The course content is informed by the QAA subject benchmark for Economics and Maths, Statistics and Operational Research.

Full credit load and breakdown - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)

The assessment strategy - section 4

Details of which modules are studied and how they link to progression - section 2 (Degree Course Regulations)

Examination conventions (including progression information) - section 4 (Exam boards, progression and resits)

Rules for Award (including associated exit awards) - section 2 (Honours degrees)

Entry Requirements - please note that this Degree course is no longer accepting students via UCAS. Students are able to transfer onto the Degree and this is administered by Maths.

Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.

Degree Course Regulations

BSc Economics (L100) Regulations

L100 Entry 2025-26

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First-Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass your first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass the required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

Find out more in the Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window.

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Find out more about First Year Board of Examiners’ Conventions.

Honours-Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and final years to make a total of 240 CATS as follows: in the second year, core modules worth 90 CATS and option modules worth 30 CATS, and in the final year, either optional core modules worth 30 CATS and option modules worth 90 CATS or optional core modules worth 15 CATS and optional modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restrictions apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• You can take no more than 60 CATS of non EC-coded modules.

You are not permitted to take 100-coded modules in the second or final year. You are not permitted to take EC200-coded modules in the final year, but can take a maximum of 15 CATS of 200-coded modules in your final year.

Certain combinations of modules are not permitted, and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites for details). You are permitted to take a maximum of 30 CATS of WBS modules in each of your second and final years.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

Second Year Course Structure

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final-Year Course Structure

L100 Entry 2024-25

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First-Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass your first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

Find out more in the Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window.

Old text

Find out more about First Year Board of Examiners’ Conventions.

Honours-Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and final years to make a total of 240 CATS as follows: in the second year, core modules worth 90 CATS and option modules worth 30 CATS, and in the final year, either optional core modules worth 30 CATS and option modules worth 90 CATS or optional core modules worth 15 CATS and optional modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restrictions apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• You can take no more than 60 CATS of non EC-coded modules.

You are not permitted to take 100-coded modules in the second or final year. You are not permitted to take EC200-coded modules in the final year, but can take a maximum of 15 CATS of 200-coded modules in your final year.

Certain combinations of modules are not permitted, and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites for details). You are permitted to take a maximum of 30 CATS of WBS modules in each of your second and final years.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

Second Year Course Structure

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final-Year Course Structure

L100 Entry 2023-24

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First-Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass your first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

Find out more in the Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window.

Old text

Find out more about First Year Board of Examiners’ Conventions.

Honours-Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and final years to make a total of 240 CATS as follows: in the second year, core modules worth 90 CATS and option modules worth 30 CATS, and in the final year, either optional core modules worth 30 CATS and option modules worth 90 CATS or optional core modules worth 15 CATS and optional modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restrictions apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• You can take no more than 60 CATS of non EC-coded modules.

You are not permitted to take 100-coded modules in the second or final year. You are not permitted to take EC200-coded modules in the final year, but can take a maximum of 15 CATS of 200-coded modules in your final year.

Certain combinations of modules are not permitted, and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites for details). You are permitted to take a maximum of 30 CATS of WBS modules in each of your second and final years.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

Second Year Course Structure

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules. 

Final-Year Course Structure

BSc Economics and Industrial Organisation (L116) Regulations

L116 Entry 2023-24

Please note that entry into this degree programme is no longer permitted, as it has closed. For students in their final year of this degree, please see the regulations for your final year below.

Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and final years to make a total of 240 CATS as follows: in the second year, core modules worth 120 CATS and in the final year, core modules worth 30 CATS, and either optional core modules worth 30 CATS and option modules worth 60 CATS or optional core modules worth 15 CATS and option modules worth 75 CATS.

The following restrictions apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• Within the 60 - 75 CATS of option modules in the final year, no more than 15 CATS of 200-coded modules.
• Within the 60 - 75 CATS of option modules in the final year, EC coded-modules worth at least 30 CATS.

You are not permitted to take 100-coded modules in the second or final years, unless specified otherwise in information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites.

Certain combinations of modules are not permitted, and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites). You are permitted to take a maximum of 30 CATS of WBS modules in your final year.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

BSc/BA Economics, Politics and International Studies (LM1D) Regulations

LM1D Entry 2025-26

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass the first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

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Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

You will take core modules worth 30 CATS, optional core modules worth 60 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Politics and International Studies Major

You will take core modules worth 60 CATS, optional core modules worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Final Year Course Structure

Economics Major (BSc)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of core modules and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 90 CATS of EC-coded modules in your final year, including EC304 (30 CATS). This means that you may only take 30 CATS of modules outside of the Department of Economics in your final year.

Politics and International Studies Major (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 60 CATS of PO-coded modules in your final year. This means that you may only choose 30 CATS of modules outside of the PAIS Department (plus the core EC304 module).

Bipartite Pathway (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. Within the 90 CATS of optional modules, at least 60 CATS must be contributed by EC-coded or PO-coded modules*. You may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in your final year, e.g. language modules.

* Within this 60 CATS you must take at least ONE EC-coded (15 CAT) module and at least ONE PO-coded (15 CAT) module.

LM1D Entry 2024-25

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass the first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

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Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

You will take core modules worth 30 CATS, optional core modules worth 60 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Politics and International Studies Major

You will take core modules worth 60 CATS, optional core modules worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Final Year Course Structure

Economics Major (BSc)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of core modules and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 90 CATS of EC-coded modules in your final year, including EC304 (30 CATS). This means that you may only take 30 CATS of modules outside of the Department of Economics in your final year.

Politics and International Studies Major (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 60 CATS of PO-coded modules in your final year. This means that you may only choose 30 CATS of modules outside of the PAIS Department (plus the core EC304 module).

Bipartite Pathway (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. Within the 90 CATS of optional modules, at least 60 CATS must be contributed by EC-coded or PO-coded modules*. You may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in your final year, e.g. language modules.

* Within this 60 CATS you must take at least ONE EC-coded (15 CAT) module and at least ONE PO-coded (15 CAT) module.

LM1D Entry 2023-24

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling between 135 and 150 CATS. This is comprised of 120 CATS of required core modules (listed in the table below) and then optional modules worth between 15 and 30 CATS. This means you could take one 15 CAT module; two 15 CAT modules or one 30 CAT module.

You are normally permitted to take only 100-coded modules in the first year, with the exception of languages.

What is required to pass the first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). In addition, you must achieve a CATS weighted average of at least 40% across a minimum of 135 CATS, including all required core modules. The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

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Find out more about First Year Board of Examiners’ Conventions.

Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

You will take core modules worth 30 CATS, optional core modules worth 60 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Politics and International Studies Major

You will take core modules worth 60 CATS, optional core modules worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 30 CATS.

Final Year Course Structure

Economics Major (BSc)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of core modules and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 90 CATS of EC-coded modules in your final year, including EC304 (30 CATS). This means that you may only take 30 CATS of modules outside of the Department of Economics in your final year.

Politics and International Studies Major (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. You must take a minimum of 60 CATS of PO-coded modules in your final year. This means that you may only choose 30 CATS of modules outside of the PAIS Department (plus the core EC304 module).

Bipartite Pathway (BA)

Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS, which comprises 30 CATS of the core EC304 module, and 90 CATS of optional modules. Within the 90 CATS of optional modules, at least 60 CATS must be contributed by EC-coded or PO-coded modules*. You may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in your final year, e.g. language modules.

* Within this 60 CATS you must take at least ONE EC-coded (15 CAT) module and at least ONE PO-coded (15 CAT) module.

BSc Economics and Management (L1N2) Regulations

L1N2 Entry 2025-26

In this programme, you are only permitted to take modules within the Department of Economics and Warwick Business School. You can take a year in industry on this programme and can find out more in Section 9.

First-Year Course Structure

In the first year you must take modules totalling 120 CATS. All of your first year modules are required core modules (listed in the table below).

What is required to pass your first year and progress to the second year?

To pass the first year, you must pass your required core modules listed in the table above (with a mark of at least 40%). The decision whether you have passed your first year and may be permitted to proceed to the second year is made by the First Year Board of Examiners which sits in June and September each year.

Updated 14/10/2025

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Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

Candidates for Honours take modules during the second and final years to make a total of 240 CATS as follows: in the second year, core modules worth 90 CATS and option modules from WBS worth 30 CATS, and in the final year, a core module worth 15 CATS and option modules from Economics and WBS worth 105 CATS.

The following restrictions apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• EC-coded final year optional modules worth at least 45 CATS.
• IB-coded second year optional modules worth 30 CATS and IB-coded final year optional modules worth at least 45 CATS.

You are not permitted to take 100-coded modules in the second or final year. Certain combinations of modules are not permitted, and there are pre-requisites for some modules (see information on Restrictions and Pre-requisites for details).

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

Second Year Course Structure

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final-Year Course Structure

Intercalated Year

If you are interested in your course becoming a 4-year course, you can take a work placement between your second and final years. More information about this can be found in Section 9.

Study Abroad

Economics and Management students are not permitted to go on Study Abroad.

BSc Mathematics and Economics (GL11) Regulations

GL11 Entry 2025-26

• The first, second, and final years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50
• All modules are examined in the year in which they are taught in accordance with the patterns of assessment set out in the appropriate departmental list.
• Final-year modules provided by the Warwick Mathematics Institute that are taught in the autumn term are examined in April, as are MA242 Algebra I and MA244 Analysis III. The remaining modules are examined in the summer examination period.

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

Students transfer onto GL11 either in their first few weeks of starting at Warwick or at the end of their first year of study. Those students transferring during their first few weeks will take the core module EC107. For students on G100 or G103, you must take the optional modules, EC106 Introduction to Economics or EC107 Economics 1, and ST120 Introduction to Probability, in order for a transfer to be possible. For transfers onto this degree, please contact the UG office in Economics (S0.88).

Second Year Course Structure

*You must take EC226 Econometrics 1, as opposed to EC220/EC221 Mathematical Economics, if you intend to take the optional core year 3 module EC331 Research in Applied Economics.

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final Year Course Structure

Candidates for Honours take either an optional core module worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 90 CATS, or an optional core module worth 15 CATS and option modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restriction apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• A minimum of 60 CATS of your optional modules must be EC, MA or ST coded modules.

*The List of Approved Modules for Final Year Students is not exhaustive. If outside options not on the list appeal to you, please ensure that you complete an Link opens in a new windowUnusual OptionsLink opens in a new window Request FormLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new windowand obtain permission from the department offering the module.

Final-year GL11 students are not permitted to take any 100-coded modules.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE MORE THAN 120 CATS IN THE FINAL YEAR.

GL11 Entry 2024-25

• The first, second, and final years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50
• All modules are examined in the year in which they are taught in accordance with the patterns of assessment set out in the appropriate departmental list.
• Final-year modules provided by the Warwick Mathematics Institute that are taught in the autumn term are examined in April, as are MA242 Algebra I and MA244 Analysis III. The remaining modules are examined in the summer examination period.

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

Students transfer onto GL11 either in their first few weeks of starting at Warwick or at the end of their first year of study. Those students transferring during their first few weeks will take the core module EC107. For students on G100 or G103, you must take the optional modules, EC106 Introduction to Economics or EC107 Economics 1, and ST120 Introduction to Probability, in order for a transfer to be possible. For transfers onto this degree, please contact the UG office in Economics (S0.88).

Second Year Course Structure

*You must take EC226 Econometrics 1, as opposed to EC220/EC221 Mathematical Economics, if you intend to take the optional core year 3 module EC331 Research in Applied Economics.

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final Year Course Structure

Candidates for Honours take either an optional core module worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 90 CATS, or an optional core module worth 15 CATS and option modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restriction apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• A minimum of 60 CATS of your optional modules must be EC, MA or ST coded modules.

*The List of Approved Modules for Final Year Students is not exhaustive. If outside options not on the list appeal to you, please ensure that you complete an Link opens in a new windowUnusual OptionsLink opens in a new window Request FormLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new windowand obtain permission from the department offering the module.

Final-year GL11 students are not permitted to take any 100-coded modules.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE MORE THAN 120 CATS IN THE FINAL YEAR.

GL11 Entry 2023-24

• The first, second, and final years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50
• All modules are examined in the year in which they are taught in accordance with the patterns of assessment set out in the appropriate departmental list.
• Final-year modules provided by the Warwick Mathematics Institute that are taught in the autumn term are examined in April, as are MA242 Algebra I and MA244 Analysis III. The remaining modules are examined in the summer examination period.

When choosing your optional modules, please note that the list of approved modules in each year is not exhaustive. If other modules appeal to you, please complete an Unusual Options Request Form and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

Students transfer onto GL11 either in their first few weeks of starting at Warwick or at the end of their first year of study. Those students transferring during their first few weeks will take the core module EC107. For students on G100 or G103, you must take the optional modules, EC106 Introduction to Economics or EC107 Economics 1, and ST120 Introduction to Probability, in order for a transfer to be possible. For transfers onto this degree, please contact the UG office in Economics (S0.88).

Second Year Course Structure

*You must take EC226 Econometrics 1, as opposed to EC220/EC221 Mathematical Economics, if you intend to take the optional core year 3 module EC331 Research in Applied Economics.

What is required to pass your second year and progress to the final year?

To pass the second year, you must pass 90 CATS of modules and have an overall average of 40% across all your modules.

Final Year Course Structure

Candidates for Honours take either an optional core module worth 30 CATS and optional modules worth 90 CATS, or an optional core module worth 15 CATS and option modules worth 105 CATS.

The following restriction apply:

• Your combined total of 300-coded modules across your second and final years, including core, optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.
• A minimum of 60 CATS of your optional modules must be EC, MA or ST coded modules.

*The List of Approved Modules for Final Year Students is not exhaustive. If outside options not on the list appeal to you, please ensure that you complete an Link opens in a new windowUnusual OptionsLink opens in a new window Request FormLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new windowand obtain permission from the department offering the module.

Final-year GL11 students are not permitted to take any 100-coded modules.

In order to receive an Honours Degree, you must take a minimum of 105 CATS of 300 coded modules across your second and final years. If you do not pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules, you will be required to resit for a capped mark of 40% in your failed modules in the September exam period, such that you pass 90 CATS of 300 coded modules.

YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE MORE THAN 120 CATS IN THE FINAL YEAR.

Monitoring points

As a student, you have some responsibilities to the Department and the University. We want to be sure that you are coping with your work and engaging with your course and so you are required to meet THIRTEEN Monitoring Points during each academic year. Meeting your monitoring points is crucial and the consequences of missing three or more can have serious consequences, as detailed in section 2.6.1. Different degree Courses and years of study have differing monitoring points. You can click on your Degree Course and your year of study to find your Monitoring Points and how you meet them.

Meeting your monitoring points and what happens if you miss them

Monitoring module Support and Feedback class absences