2: Your Degree Course

Your Degree Course

The Department of Economics operates one single honours degree course and is involved in 13 joint honours degree courses. This section provides information on the rules, regulations, procedures and policies associated with your degree course, and we encourage you to read them carefully.

Please note: The following sections of this Handbook apply only to students on L100, LM1D, L1N2/L2N1 and GL11. If you are on another joint degree course involving Economics, please consult your home department's handbook or contact Dr Isleide Zissimos (Director of Joint Degrees in Economics) or Ramkumar Govindaswamy (Assistant Programme Manager for Joint Degrees in Economics) for guidance.

Single Honours Courses

BSc Economics (L100)

Joint Honours Courses housed in Economics

BSc/BA Economics, Politics and International Studies (LM1D/LLD2)

BSc Economics and Management (L1N2/L2N1)

BSc Mathematics and Economics (GL11)

All other joint degree courses in which Economics is involved are housed in our partner departments. You can find details of them on our UG Joint Degrees webpage.Link opens in a new window 

Changing your Degree Course

Most students will finish the Degree on which they started. However, some students may find that their interests change and develop. It is possible under certain circumstances to change your degree course. For more information on this, please go to the webpages on Changing your Degree CourseLink opens in a new window.

Introductory Degree and Module Information

Honours courses

The undergraduate degree at Warwick is a three-year programme leading to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Students on any of Economics, Economics, Politics and International Studies and Mathematics and Economics can study abroad during their third year. Students on Economics and Management have the option to undertake a work placement in industry in their third year.

Each degree course is comprised of a specific set of modules stipulated in the Course Specifications for your particular course and year of entry. In your first and second years, there are progression requirements, including passing core modules in year 1 and passing sufficient CATS overall. (See the subsection on course specifications). For further information on progression requirements for each year, go to section 4 on Assessment and Exams.

Degree Classification

Honours degrees are awarded in First, Upper-second, Lower-second and Third classes.

• For the L100, LM1D/LLD2, and L1N2/L2N1 degrees the first year is preparatory and the results are not classified and do not count towards your final degree class. The class of Honours awarded depends upon coursework and examination results in the second and final years. The second and final years carry equal weighting i.e. 50:50.
• For the GL11 degree, the class of Honours awarded depends upon the cumulative coursework and examination results for all three years, with the weighting of 10:40:50.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to be awarded an Honours degree, you must have passed a minimum of 90 CATS of 300 coded modules (FHEQ Level 6 modules). There are no exceptions to this rule. Please see the University's Assessment Conventions Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window for comprehensive information.

In order to be awarded the degree class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title. Discipline relevant modules are:

• For the L100 degree, EC-coded modules only.
• For the LM1D/LLD2 degree, EC- or PO-coded modules.
• For the L1B2/L2N1 degree, EC- or IB-coded modules.
• For the GL11 degree, EC- or MA- or ST-coded modules.

Alternatives to the Honours degree 

Students who do not pass enough CATS to be awarded an Honours degree can be considered for a Pass degreeLink opens in a new window. Students may also be considered for an Exit AwardLink opens in a new window if they pass a set number of CATS. More information on classifications can be found in section 4 on Assessments and Examinations.

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:

• 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.

• 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.

CATS

Learning Opportunities

The main elements of the teaching process in our Department are lectures, Support and Feedback classes, assessed work, examinations, Advice and Feedback hours and your own independent study. These will all help you to develop a range of skills, capacities and capabilities, which are designed to meet the aims and learning objectives of the courses and modules.

Contact hours are higher in the first year but will diminish so that by your final year, you will be a more independent learner. In each summer term, your independent study time will increase as you revise for exams.

We are mindful of the different academic backgrounds of our students and the systems in which you have studied. We do our best to help you familiarise with the academic culture in the UK, particularly around how learning takes place in lectures and classes, approaches to assessment, expected standards of work, marking and academic conduct.

Lectures and Lecture Capture

Modules will normally have a 2 hour in-person lecture each week which will show on your Tabula timetable. These lectures will take many different forms, but will typically involve delivering core content or going through applications or questions from previous lectures. You are strongly encouraged to attend the in-person lecture at the time of delivery and actively participate by taking notes and asking/answering questions. This helps you stay alert in the lecture and will help with your understanding and retention of the material.

Some lectures will be recorded through Lecture Capture and the recordings will be available via your module's Moodle page. It is not a requirement for any module to use Lecture Capture. The recordings are intended for use only by students registered on the module and you are not permitted to share recordings further or take your own recordings. The continued provision of lecture recordings on any given module is contingent on attendance at lectures remaining sufficiently high.

The University's Lecture Capture PolicyLink opens in a new window and Policy on Recording of Lectures by StudentsLink opens in a new window provides further information on recording lectures.

We do not permit audio recordings of lectures, classes or meetings without explicit approval of the lecturer or tutor concerned.

Students taking EC226 can sign up to attend the in-person lectures or to be part of the Smart Stage lecture delivery.

WBS modules normally follow a 1+1+1 teaching schedule. This means that for each module, each week you will have a one hour live lecture, a one hour session that includes pre-recorded content and activities, plus a one hour live seminar. You can find information on this in My.WBS.

Support and Feedback Classes

'Support and Feedback classes,' 'seminars,' 'classes,' 'seminar classes,' 'tutorials' and 'supervisions' are all different names for essentially the same thing: compulsory teaching in small groups. These teaching events will all be in-person. Some modules do not have Support and Feedback classes, due to their small size, whereby in-person lectures themselves provide the same purpose. Other modules will have these classes every week, while some will have fortnightly classes.

Support and Feedback classes provide an opportunity to ask questions, check and get feedback from your tutor on your understanding of content, discuss your readings and go through practical exercises. Preparation for and participation in them is essential, as it will help you identify areas of confusion and get clarification on questions. By discussing content in class, you will retain a much higher proportion of material and will benefit from other viewpoints. By working in groups and engaging in class discussion, you will become a more active learner and develop your own transferable skills.

Your tutors will have Advice and Feedback hours each week of term and you are encouraged to make use of them if you have questions on the module content.

Learning Resources

Library and Reading Lists

The LibraryLink opens in a new window is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term-time 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 8pm Monday to Sunday. You can contact library staff in person, by telephone or email for all general library enquiries. Jackie Hanes, the Research and Academic Support librarian for Economics, 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 during welcome week. There is also an online library induction programme, New UsersLink opens in a new window, 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 AccountLink opens in a new window 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-support.Link opens in a new window

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

The Department has two Bloomberg Terminals located in room S0.55, which Economics 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 hereLink opens in a new window.

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.Link opens in a new window

Course Specifications

Course specifications are the rules by which each degree operates in terms of its structure. It is important that you familiarise yourself with the regulations for your degree course by carefully reading the relevant pages below, as failure to adhere to them can have serious consequences.

Your degree course specifications will be largely static throughout your time in the Department, though sometimes amendments are needed, either for pedagogical reasons or as the discipline develops. The Department will consult with students prior to any major change in course specifications and this will typically happen via the Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) (see section 6 on Student Voice and Your Feedback) or through wider means. Should you need advice on any aspect of your degree course specification, please contact the UG Office.

You can view Regulation 8 (Regulations for First Degrees)Link opens in a new window for more information.

BSc Economics (L100)

L100 Entry 2026-27

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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC104	The World Economy: History and Theory	30
EC108	Macroeconomics 1	30
EC109	Microeconomics 1	30
EC124	Statistical Techniques B	15
EC140	Mathematical Techniques B	15
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 1 modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (or 2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

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, with no more than 120 CATS taken in any one year, 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded.

Second Year Course Structure

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC201	Macroeconomics 2	30
EC202	Microeconomics 2	30
EC226	Econometrics 1	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 Modules list (including Approved Modules)	30 or 2 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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

Code	Optional Core Modules		CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR		30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics		15
Code	Optional Modules (between 90 and 105 CATS)		CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 Modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)		90 - 105
	An approved language module

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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC104	The World Economy: History and Theory	30
EC108	Macroeconomics 1	30
EC109	Microeconomics 1	30
EC124	Statistical Techniques B	15
EC140	Mathematical Techniques B	15
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 1 modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (or 2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

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, with no more than 120 CATS taken in any one year, 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded.

Second Year Course Structure

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC201	Macroeconomics 2	30
EC202	Microeconomics 2	30
EC226	Econometrics 1	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 Modules list (including Approved Modules)	30 or 2 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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

Code	Optional Core Modules		CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR		30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics		15
Code	Optional Modules (between 90 and 105 CATS)		CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 Modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)		90 - 105
	An approved language module

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 FormLink opens in a new window 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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC104	The World Economy: History and Theory	30
EC108	Macroeconomics 1	30
EC109	Microeconomics 1	30
EC124	Statistical Techniques B	15
EC140	Mathematical Techniques B	15
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 1 modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (or 2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

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, with no more than 120 CATS taken in any one year, 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded.

Second Year Course Structure

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC201	Macroeconomics 2	30
EC202	Microeconomics 2	30
EC226	Econometrics 1	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 Modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)	30 or 2 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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

Code	Optional Core Modules		CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR		30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics OR		15
EC348	Research in Policy Evaluation		15
Code	Optional Modules (between 90 and 105 CATS)		CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 Modules list (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)		90 - 105
	An approved language module

L100 Learning Outcomes

Further details of the course specification for students commencing their studies in the 2026/27 academic year are provided below or can be found in the sections indicated:

• 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.
• 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 typical offer A*AA including A in Mathematics
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

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, 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, 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.

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

LM1D Entry 2026-27

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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC107	Economics 1	30
EC122 EC124	Statistical Techniques A or Statistical Techniques B	15
EC139 EC140	Mathematical Techniques A or Mathematical Techniques B	15
PO107	Introduction to Politics	30
PO131	World Politics	30
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) on the Year 1 Modules list (including Approved Modules)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

In the second year, you choose between an Economics major (leading to BSc) and a Politics and International Studies major (leading to BA). When entering the final year, there is then an option to choose a Bipartite pathway (leading to a BA). Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS in each of their second and final years. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and final years.

Your combined total of 300 coded modules across second and final years, including optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.

Note that normally you are permitted to take only 200-coded modules in the second year. Final-year students are not permitted to take EC200 or PO200-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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc/BA Economics, Politics and International Studies, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded or PO-coded.

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.

Second Year Course Structure

Economics Major

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

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
Code	Optional Core Modules in Economics (one from)	CATS
EC203 EC226	Applied Econometrics or Econometrics 1	30 30
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO2E2/PO2E3 PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Topics in Political Theory and Foundations of Political Theory or Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	2 x 15 30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved Modules) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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.

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
PO2E2	Topics in Political Theory	15
PO2E3	Foundations of Political Theory	15
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved modulesLink opens in a new window) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

Final Year Course Structure

Economics Major (BSc)

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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC107	Economics 1	30
EC122 EC124	Statistical Techniques A or Statistical Techniques B	15
EC139 EC140	Mathematical Techniques A or Mathematical Techniques B	15
PO107	Introduction to Politics	30
PO131	World Politics	30
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) on the Year 1 Modules list (including Approved Modules)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

In the second year, you choose between an Economics major (leading to BSc) and a Politics and International Studies major (leading to BA). When entering the final year, there is then an option to choose a Bipartite pathway (leading to a BA). Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS in each of their second and final years. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and final years.

Your combined total of 300 coded modules across second and final years, including optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.

Note that normally you are permitted to take only 200-coded modules in the second year. Final-year students are not permitted to take EC200 or PO200-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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc/BA Economics, Politics and International Studies, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded or PO-coded.

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.

Second Year Course Structure

Economics Major

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

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
Code	Optional Core Modules in Economics (one from)	CATS
EC203 EC226	Applied Econometrics or Econometrics 1	30 30
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO2E2/PO2E3 PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Topics in Political Theory and Foundations of Political Theory or Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	2 x 15 30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved Modules) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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.

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
PO2E2	Topics in Political Theory	15
PO2E3	Foundations of Political Theory	15
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved modulesLink opens in a new window) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

Final Year Course Structure

Economics Major (BSc)

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.

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC107	Economics 1	30
EC122 EC124	Statistical Techniques A or Statistical Techniques B	15
EC139 EC140	Mathematical Techniques A or Mathematical Techniques B	15
PO107	Introduction to Politics	30
PO131	World Politics	30
Code	Optional Modules (between 15 - 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) on the Year 1 Modules list (including Approved Modules)	Minimum of 1 x 15 and Maximum of 30 (2 x 15)
	An approved language module	30

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

Honours Years Course Structure (Years 2 and 3)

In the second year, you choose between an Economics major (leading to BSc) and a Politics and International Studies major (leading to BA). When entering the final year, there is then an option to choose a Bipartite pathway (leading to a BA). Candidates for Honours take modules totalling 120 CATS in each of their second and final years. Candidates may take a maximum of 30 CATS of optional modules from outside Economics and Politics in each of their second and final years.

Your combined total of 300 coded modules across second and final years, including optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.

Note that normally you are permitted to take only 200-coded modules in the second year. Final-year students are not permitted to take EC200 or PO200-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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded and PO-coded.

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.

Second Year Course Structure

Economics Major

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

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
Code	Optional Core Modules in Economics (one from)	CATS
EC203 EC226	Applied Econometrics or Econometrics 1	30 30
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO2E2/PO2E3 PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Topics in Political Theory and Foundations of Political Theory or Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	2 x 15 30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved Modules) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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.

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
PO2E2	Topics in Political Theory	15
PO2E3	Foundations of Political Theory	15
Code	Optional Core Modules in PAIS (one from)	CATS
PO203 PO219 PO230 PO231	Politics of International Development or Theories of International Relations or States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy or International Security	30 30 30 30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 2 modules list in Economics (including Approved modulesLink opens in a new window) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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.

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC304	The Making of Economic Policy	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in Economics AND	Min 60 CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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).

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC304	The Making of Economic Policy	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in PAIS AND	Min 60 CATS
	Optional module(s) from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved Modules) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15 or 1 x 15
	An approved language module	30

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.

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC304	The Making of Economic Policy	30
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in Economics or Final Year modules in Politics and International Studies* AND	Min 60 CATS*
	Optional module(s) from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved Modules) or in PAIS	30 or 2 x 15
	An approved language module	30

* 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 Learning Outcomes

Further details of the course specification for students commencing their studies in the 2026/27 academic year are provided below or can be found in the sections indicated:

• 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
• 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 typical offer of A*AA and grade 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

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 communication skills, 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 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, exams, group projects, student engagement and class participation.

Formative Assessment Methods: 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, student engagement and class participation.

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

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

BSc Economics and Management (L1N2)

LN12 Entry 2026-27

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).

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC107	Economics 1	30
EC124	Statistical Techniques B	15
EC140	Mathematical Techniques B	15
IB125	Foundations of Financial Management	15
IB138	Management, Organisations and Society	15
IB145	CORE: Foundations, Skills and Debates	15
IB146	Accounting for Business	15

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 ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year. Find out more in the Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window.

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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics and Management, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded or IB-coded.

Second Year Course Structure

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
EC226	Econometrics 1	30
IB249	Global Business Strategy and Sustainability	15
IB2B1	CORE: Entrepreneurial Mindset	15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Second Year module(s) in WBS	1 x 30 or 2 x 15

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

Code	Optional Core Modules		CATS
EC347	Topics in Economics and Management		15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 105 CATS)		CATS
	Optional module in Economics from the Year 2 Modules listLink opens in a new window		Max 15
	Optional modules in Economics from the Year 3 Modules listLink opens in a new window		Max 45
	Optional modules in WBS from the Year 3 Modules list		45
	A module in either Economics or WBS from the Year 3 Modules list		15

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 (Work Placements).

Study Abroad

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

L1N2 Entry 2025-26

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).

Code	Required Core Modules	CATS
EC107	Economics 1	30
EC124	Statistical Techniques B	15
EC140	Mathematical Techniques B	15
IB125	Foundations of Financial Management	15
IB138	Management, Organisations and Society	15
IB145	CORE: Foundations, Skills and Debates	15
IB146	Accounting for Business	15

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 ExaminersLink opens in a new window which sits in June and September each year. Find out more in the Rules for AwardLink opens in a new window.

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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Economics and Management, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded or IB-coded.

Second Year Course Structure

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
EC226	Econometrics 1	30
IB249	Global Business Strategy and Sustainability	15
IB2B1	CORE: Entrepreneurial Mindset	15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 30 CATS)	CATS
	Second Year module(s) in WBS	1 x 30 or 2 x 15

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

Code	Optional Core Modules		CATS
EC347	Topics in Economics and Management		15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 105 CATS)		CATS
	Optional module in Economics from the Year 2 Modules listLink opens in a new window		Max 15
	Optional modules in Economics from the Year 3 Modules listLink opens in a new window		Max 45
	Optional modules in WBS from the Year 3 Modules list		45
	A module in either Economics or WBS from the Year 3 Modules list		15

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 (Work Placements).

Study Abroad

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

LN12 Learning Outcomes

Further details of the course specification for students commencing their studies in the 2026/27 academic year are provided below or can be found in the sections indicated:

• 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
• 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 typical offer A*AA including A in Mathematics.
• Additional course costs - all students will be required to purchase a scientific (non-graphical) calculator.
• Date when course last reviewed - 2024/25

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; 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, end of session exams, 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, 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, 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 discipline to complex real world problems; work that draws on a wide variety of material; the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion; evidence of an ability to conduct independent research analysis within the discipline; work that is typically both evaluative and creative.

BSc Mathematics and Economics (GL11)

GL11 Entry 2026-27

Please note that this Degree course is no longer accepting students via UCAS.

• 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 FormLink opens in a new window and obtain permission from the department offering the module.

First Year Course Structure

Transfers to GL11 Mathematics and Economics are normally permitted only during the first few weeks after students begin their studies at Warwick (see Changing your Degree CourseLink opens in a new window). 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.

Second Year Course Structure

The normal load is 120 CATS. The maximum load is 150 CATS. Candidates for Honours take six core modules and choose optional modules including modules totalling 10 or 15 CATS from List A (this is the listing of sufficiently relevant and rigorous modules used by the Warwick Mathematics Institute and can be found on the webpageLink opens in a new window.) In the second year you will take 30 CATS of Mathematics core modules, 30 CATS of Economics core modules, 30 CATS of Economics optional core modules and between 30 and 60 CATS of optional modules, as shown in the table below.

You are permitted to take only 30 CATS of WBS modules in your final year.

Your combined total of 300 coded modules across second and final years, including optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.

The Examination Scheme for Mathematics and Economics:

The first, second, and final years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
MA260	Norms, Metrics and Topologies	10
MA265	Methods of Mathematical Modelling	10
MA270	Analysis 3	10
Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC226 or EC220/21	Econometrics 1* Mathematical Economics 1a and 1b*	30 30
Code	Optional Modules	CATS
List A	As List A for the Second Year of G100 Mathematics. Students taking EC226 as an optional core module should consider as recommended options, ST227 Stochastic Processes, and/or ST232 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. Students taking EC220/21 as an optional core module should consider as a recommended option, MA2L4 Numerical Analysis and Ordinary Differential Equations.

*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.

Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR	30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics	15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 -105 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics	Min 60 CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)* An approved language module	30 or 2 x 15 30

*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 Unusual Options Request FormLink opens in a new window and 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Mathematics and Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded, MA-coded or ST-coded.

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

GL11 Entry 2025-26

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.

• 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 FormLink opens in a new window 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

The normal load is 120 CATS. The maximum load is 150 CATS. Candidates for Honours take six core modules and choose optional modules including modules totalling 10 or 15 CATS from List A (this is the listing of sufficiently relevant and rigorous modules used by the Warwick Mathematics Institute and can be found on the webpageLink opens in a new window.) In the second year you will take 30 CATS of Mathematics core modules, 30 CATS of Economics core modules, 30 CATS of Economics optional core modules and between 30 and 60 CATS of optional modules, as shown in the table below.

You are permitted to take only 30 CATS of WBS modules in your final year.

Your combined total of 300 coded modules across second and final years, including optional core and optional modules, must be a minimum of 105 CATS.

The Examination Scheme for Mathematics and Economics:

The first, second, and final years of study contribute to final degree credit in the ratio 10:40:50

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
MA260	Norms, Metrics and Topologies	10
MA265	Methods of Mathematical Modelling	10
MA270	Analysis 3	10
Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC226 or EC220/21	Econometrics 1* Mathematical Economics 1a and 1b*	30 30
Code	Optional Modules	CATS
List A	As List A for the Second Year of G100 Mathematics. Students taking EC226 as an optional core module should consider as recommended options, ST227 Stochastic Processes, and/or ST232 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. Students taking EC220/21 as an optional core module should consider as a recommended option, MA2L4 Numerical Analysis and Ordinary Differential Equations.

*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.

Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR	30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics	15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 -105 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics	Min 60 CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)* An approved language module	30 or 2 x 15 30

*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 Unusual Options Request FormLink opens in a new window and 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Mathematics and Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded, MA-coded or ST-coded.

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

Code	Core Modules	CATS
EC204	Economics 2	30
MA260	Norms, Metrics and Topologies	10
MA265	Methods of Mathematical Modelling	10
MA270	Analysis 3	10
Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC226 or EC220/21	Econometrics 1* Mathematical Economics 1a and 1b*	30 30
Code	Optional Modules	CATS
List A	As List A for the Second Year of G100 Mathematics. Students taking EC226 as an optional core module should consider as recommended options, ST227 Stochastic Processes, and/or ST232 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. Students taking EC220/21 as an optional core module should consider as a recommended option, MA2L4 Numerical Analysis and Ordinary Differential Equations.

*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.

Code	Optional Core Modules	CATS
EC331	Research in Applied Economics OR	30
EC346	Research Methods in Economics	15
Code	Optional Modules (totalling 90 -105 CATS)	CATS
	Final Year modules in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics	Min 60 CATS
	Optional modules from the Year 3 modules list in Economics (including Approved ModulesLink opens in a new window)* An approved language module	30 or 2 x 15 30

*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 unusual options formLink opens in a new window and 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.

At the final year exam board, in order to be classified in the class indicated by your overall average across your Honours years, you must achieve marks in that class or higher in separate whole modules, equating to at least 45 credits in total, which are relevant to the discipline(s) named in the degree title, and which are taken in the final two years contributing to the degree classification. In the case of BSc Mathematics and Economics, the modules that are relevant to the discipline are only those modules that are EC-coded, MA-coded or ST-coded.

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

GL11 Learning Outcomes

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

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 below. Different degree Courses and years of study have differing monitoring points. On our Monitoring PointsLink opens in a new window webpages, select your Degree Course and year of study to find your Monitoring Points and how you meet them.

Meeting your monitoring points and what happens if you miss them

You will be able to see on your Tabula page how many monitoring points you have successfully met and how many you have missed. Please keep this tally in mind and inform the Undergraduate Office (economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk) should you believe a mistake has been made.

Please be aware that you will be contacted should we become concerned about your missed monitoring points.

After three monitoring points are missed, we will contact you to investigate whether you are having any problems that are preventing you from fully engaging with your course. After four monitoring points are missed, we may refer you to the relevant professional within the University welfare system who could help you, such as the Dean of Students or Student Support Services. After five monitoring points are missed, you will be contacted to make you aware that you are at serious risk of being recommended for termination of your registration at the University.

Once six monitoring points are missed, the Department is required to submit a form to the university regarding your non-engagement and you will be required to attend a meeting with the Senior Tutor, as you are now at serious risk of your registration being terminated. If we have had no contact with you after 10 days, the University will temporarily withdraw you from your studies. After seven and then eight monitoring points are missed, the Director of Undergraduate Studies will require you to attend a meeting and further forms have to be submitted to the University. At this point, the Department and University is likely to invoke Regulation 36Link opens in a new window to begin termination of registration proceedings and your case will be handed over to the University's Academic Office. This will lead to a requirement for you to withdraw from the University.

Student visa holders should be particularly aware of the consequences of missing monitoring points: the Academic Office is obliged to report to the UK Border Agency of the Home Office if any students have been found not to be engaging with and attending their degree course. This has serious implications for your visa status.

Monitoring attendance and reporting class absences

You are required to attend all of your Support and Feedback classes and Workshops and attendance is recorded. You can see which groups you are in by logging into Tabula.

Attendance is recorded using the University's Automatic Attendance Data Capture system. When attending a teaching session, you should tap your University ID card on the card reader when entering the room. Your attendance will then be automatically recorded in Tabula. This ensures we monitor your engagement with your course and attendance also forms part of your monitoring points. It is your responsibility to ensure that you bring your University ID card to all classes and tap it on the card reader each time you attend.

Your tutor will review the attendance data during or after the class and make any necessary amendments. Late arrival (more than 15 minutes after the start of the class) may result in an absence being recorded by your tutor. If you have been recorded as absent, a flag will appear on your Tabula page next to the relevant class. If there is a reason why you could not attend, you can provide evidence to explain your absence and this should be provided to the UG office and not your class tutor.

For short-lived illnesses, you should provide a self-certification form as evidence, which you can obtain from the Health Centre (Sick notes and Medical certificatesLink opens in a new window). You should submit this via the self certification for class formLink opens in a new window on our current student page within 3 days. You can submit a maximum of 2 self-certs per academic year and the Department monitors the number and frequency of episodes of self-certified illness. The Student Support and Progression Officer will decide whether your reason is valid and either condone or uphold your absence accordingly. If you believe an error has been made, you should contact the UG Office immediately.

If you are taking a module in another department, you should familiarise yourself with that department's procedures regarding class/seminar absences. However, you should note that it is still the Department of Economics (your home department) who will either condone or uphold your absence accordingly.

In order to keep Support and Feedback class sizes and workshop sizes stable, if you are unable to attend your normal class/workshop, you can only swap to another group with the permission of the UG office. Your tutor does not have the authority to give you permission to switch between groups, even if they are the tutor for both groups. Please contact the UG office about this and they will do their best to find another time for your class or workshop as a one-off. This should not be done on a regular basis.