How do government economic policies affect us? What drives inflation and interest rates? How can using mathematical models help tackle unemployment? Our BSc Mathematics and Economics explores these questions and more.
This course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key economic principles. It is run jointly with the School of Economics. You will study core first-year mathematics modules in topics such as calculus, probability and statistics. This will develop your skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. The year will include an overview of economics, covering micro and macro economics.
As you progress to the later years of your degree, you'll have more flexibility to choose topics from optional modules. You'll choose a dedicated economics pathway subject to your interests in:
In your final year you could choose to do a mathematics project. This gives you the chance to work more independently on a substantial maths problem. You'll be supervised by expert teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your report-writing and IT skills.
These transferable skills can help in your career planning. Many of our graduates work in roles including government, international trade and education.
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Modules
Year 1
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Most of the first year is devoted to mathematics and the remainder of the year to economics.
Core modules
Year 2
Your time in the second year is equally split between mathematics and economics. In both subjects there is a wide range of modules to choose from.
You can specialise in different areas of maths with economics. In total you must take 60 credits of mathematics and 60 credits of economics. This specialisation allows you to focus on areas that interest you and which may be relevant for a future career perhaps in finance or data analytics.
Economics pathway A
Or:
Economics pathway B
Or:
Economics pathway C
Optional modules
Subject to your interests, you can tailor your stream with the following module choice combinations.
Year 3
As in year two your time is equally divided between both disciplines. There is a wide range of optional modules in mathematics and economics for you to choose from.
Optional mathematics modules
Optional economics modules
Extracurricular Activities
Our mathematics and economics graduates gain a range of specialist and transferable skills, including the ability to grasp complex economic concepts, both mathematical and philosophical.
This will prepare you for a professional career in a wide variety of fields such as government, international agencies, private sector organisations or education.
Our graduates have gone to work for companies such as:
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
