Course Overview

Taught by experts in a department that is internationally recognised for the quality of its research, studying Economics and Mathematics at Lancaster gives you the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and tools to understand how important Economics is to the functioning of government, business and society.

Whether you're fresh to the subject or already have an A-level in Economics, you'll find our first-year courses provide a thorough grounding and challenge alongside new and interesting insights. You'll use information technology to analyse present day policy issues and will gain a deep understanding of the field. 

In your first year, you'll take modules including Principle of Economics; Integration, and Matrix Methods before moving on to second-year subjects such as Linear Algebra and Probability. You'll complete your degree in your third year, following courses such as Likelihood Inference.

For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.

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Career opportunities

As a graduate of Lancaster you'll enjoy excellent employment prospects. Your qualification in Economics and Mathematics, along with your problem-solving skills, analytical abilities and organisational expertise, will make you highly desirable to employers.

Former graduates have been taken on as professional economists and economic advisers by the Bank of England, the Civil Service, management consultancies and diverse companies in a wide range of areas.

Your skills are also easily transferable to various roles such as marketing, management, advertising and consultancy.