Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Mathematics and Economics (with a Placement Year) (GL12)

With the BSc Mathematics and Economics course students will learn how mathematics and economics affect society at every level, from the inner workings of businesses to advances in new technology. This course will enable students to develop their skills as a mathematician whilst gaining a strong grounding in the conceptual underpinnings of economics. They will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject. Furthermore, students can gain valuable industry experience through a year-long paid placement.

In mathematics students will study areas such as calculus, analysis, linear algebra, differential equations and numerical analysis. In the second year they will also take a skills module, which is designed to improve transferable skills and enhance employability. In economics students will explore both macroeconomics and microeconomics. During the second year, they can choose to include either econometrics or economic theory.

In the final year of the degree students can develop their knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. Half of the modules in this year are optional and include subjects from both areas of the course such as business and financial forecasting, econometric methods and applied stochastic processes. During this year students will either complete an economics dissertation or a mathematical research project.