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.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Calculus
- Integration
- Matrix Methods
- Principles of Economics
- Probability
- Statistics
PartII (Year 2)
- Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Statistics
For more detailed module information please visit the Economics department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: A(Maths or Further Maths)AB.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Preference: Three A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
GCSE: Maths and English Language, min grade B in both.
Scottish Highers: ABBBB plus Grade A at Advanced Higher Maths
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 pts overall with 16 from 3 HL subjects, inc 6 in HL Maths
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDM/DDD
Mature students: Applications welcome; interview if favourably considered.Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.