Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons) - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| DipHE | Economics and Mathematics |
| CertHE | Economics and Mathematics |
| Ord | Economics and Mathematics |
Professional recognition
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULC10009 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULC10009 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Economics
Other internal and / or external reference points
Informed by benchmarking in Economics and Mathematics
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Economics
Programme Leader
GOLSON Eric (Economics)
Date of production/revision of spec
13/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- Encourage students to develop their capacity for learning and communication within a scholarly environment
- Prepare students for careers which require the use and dissemination of economic arguments and analysis.
- Prepare students for further graduate studies in Economics and related subjects
- Provide the opportunity to develop quantitative techniques appropriate for the analysis of advanced economic data
- Provide students with advanced knowledge of the workings of the economy
- Provide students with knowledge concerning the fundamental principles of economic and mathematical analysis
- Equip students with the knowledge to solve theoretical and applied problems in Economics and Mathematics
- Prepare students for the application of analytical techniques to a range of economic issues, including contemporary economic problems
- Provide an opportunity for study in a range of specialist areas in Economics and Mathematics
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Solve mathematical problems | C | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Solve mathematical problems and formulate mathematical proofs | C | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Apply mathematical techniques to the analysis of economic problems | C | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Effectively communicate with peers and field specialists | P | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Work independently and within a team or group | P | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Manage workloads, organize their learning and work to deadlines | P | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Communicate complex economic information in a written and verbal format | T | Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Use information technology to find answers to economic problems based on data (e.g. spreadsheets, R, STATA, MatLab, EViews, and online databases) | T | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Organize information | T | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Be able to evaluate, analyze and scrutinize evidence | T | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of economic analysis | K | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Think in a critical manner and evaluate economic arguments based on data | K | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Apply advanced quantitative techniques to the analysis of financial and social data | K | Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Formulate and investigate economic questions using mathematical techniques | K | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Apply economic reasoning to the analysis of a wide range of policy issues | K | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Critically analyze arguments | C | Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Draw well-reasoned economic conclusions from appropriate literature and data | C | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Identify and solve quantitative economic and mathematical problems | C | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Formulate and answer qualitative economic questions | C | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Understand and respond to different philosophical views within Economics | C | DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO1014 | INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECO1018 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECO1019 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MAT1030 | CALCULUS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1031 | ALGEBRA | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1033 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1034 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MAT1005 | VECTOR CALCULUS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECO1021 | EMPLOYABILITY I | Compulsory | 0 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
The following modules are taken in addition to all other modules and do not count towards progression of the final programme award
ECO1021
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose two optional modules from the modules listed in Semester 2.
The following modules are taken in addition to all other modules and do not count towards progression of the final programme award
ECO2063
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 8 modules, 4 must be ECO* and 4 must be MAT*, note that some modules have prerequisites.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO1014 | INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECO1018 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECO1019 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MAT1030 | CALCULUS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1031 | ALGEBRA | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1033 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MAT1034 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MAT1005 | VECTOR CALCULUS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECO1021 | EMPLOYABILITY I | Compulsory | 0 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
The following modules are taken in addition to all other modules and do not count towards progression of the final programme award
ECO1021
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose two optional modules from the modules listed in Semester 2.
The following modules are taken in addition to all other modules and do not count towards progression of the final programme award
ECO2063
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Choose 8 modules, 4 must be ECO* and 4 must be MAT*, note that some modules have prerequisites.
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOP005 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
Students who wish to take a project-style module at FHEQ level 6 can take this either in Economics (Project, available in Spring) or Mathematics (Literature review available in Autumn or Spring).
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.