Bachelor of Science in Economics & Mathematical Sciences

at University of Limerick

The course is full time over four years. In the first two years of the programme, students are introduced to the principles of macro - and microeconomics, calculus, and statistics. The final two years of the programme concentrate on the development of skills in mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and econometrics and their application to a range of problems in economics. The second semester of Year 3 is spent on a Cooperative Education placement. You will gain experience in a working environment which requires the skills that you will have developed during your studies.

In Years 2, 3 or 4, students can apply to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner institutes worldwide.

Year 1

Semester 1  
 

• Calculus 1    
• Linear Algebra 1
• Computer Software 1
• Microeconomics

Electives – choose one of:
 

• Financial Accounting    
• Measure & Properties of Matter
• Mechanics/Heat/Electricity/Magnetism
• Foundations of Computer Science 1
• Mathematics Laboratory

Semester 2
 

• Calculus 2
• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Probability & Statistics

Electives – choose two of:
 

• Accounting for Financial Decision Making
• Further Linear Algebra
• Computer Science 2

Year 2

Semester 3
 

• Probability Models
• Ordinary Differential Equations    
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Econometrics    
• Methods of Linear Analysis    

Semester 4
 

• Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy
• International Economics
• Applied Economic Analysis

Electives – choose two of:
 

• Partial Differential Equations
• Introduction to Numerical Analysis
• Applied Data Analysis
• Operations Research 1

Year 3

Semester 5    
 

• Statistical Inference    
• Advanced-Data Analysis    
• Economics of Natural Resources    
• Managerial Economics    

Elective - choose one:
 

• Introduction to Fluid Mechanics    
• Analysis
• Linear Algebra 2    
• Geometry

Semester 6
 

• Cooperative Education

Year 4

Semester 7
 

• Industrial Economics    
• International Political Economy    
• Final Year Project A    

Electives - choose two:    
 

• Stochastic Processes
• Operations Research 2    
• Discrete Mathematics 2    
• Perbutation Techniques & Asymptotics

Semester 8
 

• Public Finance
• Monetary Economics and International Finance
• Final Year Project B

Electives – choose two:
 

• Time Series Analysis
• Advanced Data Modelling
• Mathematical Modelling
• Dynamical Systems
• Optimisation

International Tuition Fees:

£20542 per year

Employability skills from this degree
 

• Analysing and interpreting data
• Finding patterns and drawing conclusions
• Applying economic principles and models
• Approaching problems in an analytical and rigorous way
• Formulating theories and applying them to solve problems
• Handling complex data and applying mathematical and statistical analysis methods
• Presenting mathematical arguments and conclusions with accuracy and clarity
• Logical thinking
• Communication and presentation skills
• Time management
• Organisational skills and working methodically and accurately
• Teamwork and the ability to work independently
• Statistical analysis