wish to pursue a career in economics
and need a firm foundation in mathematics in order to
undertake the postgraduate study necessary to follow such
a career path
wish to study a degree suitable for
students of high mathematical ability, combining and
relating mathematics, statistics and economics.
Programme
aims
To provide a
thorough grounding in advanced areas of mathematics and statistics,
chosen from a range of topics including a high proportion relevant
to economics and finance.
Programme
structure
The degree
consists of 12 units.
Prestige and
career progression
The
programme has been developed by academics at the London
School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded
as an international centre of academic excellence and
innovation in the social sciences. This degree will
prepare you for professional or managerial careers,
particularly in areas requiring the application of
quantitative skills, e.g. forecasting and risk.
Flexible
study at a reasonable cost
You
have between 3-8 years to complete the programme. The
total fee payable to the University is £3,237. Please
note that this figure does not reflect any annual fee
increase and assumes completion in the minimum study
period permitted.
Study
materials
The study materials that
we send you include:
Strategies for success – an
academic advice and study skills handbook
containing information about study
techniques, planning your studies, making
the best use of resources and preparing for
examinations.
Student
handbook.
Subject guides
(offering advice on how to use textbooks).
Past exam
papers and Examiners' reports - these
resources are updated annually and are
available to download.
Regulations.
Study support and online resources
You can
either study independently at a pace that suits you, or
enrol for additional classes at a local institution
(either full time or part time) and benefit from the more
formalized support this provides.
LSE
arranges a Study weekend in February each
year. This consists of short courses designed to help you
with examination preparation and technique. You will also
have the opportunity to discuss your studies with subject
specialists.
LSE also runs a Summer School
each year, usually from July to mid-August, to which all
students are welcome.
Online resources including news items,
Examiners' reports and past exam papers, student
handbooks, Regulations and reading lists.
Online Library giving access to
Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and
Business Source Premier.
Summary of key dates
Application
deadline
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU) in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations
