Course Description
Our mathematics with economics degree is designed to give you a sound knowledge of mathematics and economics for business.
Our highly regarded mathematics courses were ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the 2019 Guardian University Guide. They include our mathematics with economics degree, which will sharpen your ability to analyse and solve problems, and enable you to apply mathematics to real-life situations informed by economics. You will learn to use mathematical software and consider how economics-related problems can be solved through applied mathematics.
With a new understanding of logical analysis, deduction, modelling and calculation, you will have the kind of skills and knowledge many employers are looking for. You will be ready to pursue careers in a range of business and financial roles.
- As a student on the BSc Hons Mathematics with Economics course, you will have the opportunity to develop skills such as logical analytics, deductions, economic modelling, problem-solving and mathematical modelling
- Throughout the course, you will acquire a broad understanding of mathematical methods and business processes and the ability to appreciate their relevance in economics for business
- You will learn to identify and analyse relevant data from different sources and acquire IT skills using specialist contemporary mathematical software packages
- Overall, the course will improve your ability to think independently, to interpret and present mathematical findings, to translate quantitative information into qualitative form, and to work in teams
- Our Mathematical Science degrees are consistently highly ranked for student satisfaction, 1st in London, by the Complete University guide 2019 and 6th in the UK in the 2019 Guardian University league tables for Mathematics.
Course Content
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits)
- Problem-Solving and Mathematical Thinking (30 credits)
- Techniques of Calculus and Linear Algebra (30 credits)
- Probability and Statistical Inference (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Intermediate Economics for Business (30 credits)
- Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (30 credits)
- Operational Research: Linear Programming (15 credits)
- Simulation and Modelling (15 credits)
- Statistical Data Analysis and Time Series (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Managerial Economics (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Actuarial Mathematics and Risk Modelling (15 credits)
- Optimisation Techniques (15 credits)
- Modelling and Analysis of Financial Instruments (15 credits)
- Financial Time Series (15 credits)
- Mathematics for the Life Sciences (15 credits)
- Graph Theory and Applications (15 credits)
- Coding and Cryptography (15 credits)
- Mathematics of Data Analytics (15 credits)
- Partial Differential Equations (15 credits)
- Mathematics of Decision Making (15 credits)
- Statistical Models (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Research Methods and Mathematics Project (30 credits)
- UAS: Mathematics Education and Communication (30 credits)
- Mathematics Work Placement (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Actuarial Mathematics and Risk Modelling (15 credits)
- Optimisation Techniques (15 credits)
- Mathematics for the Life Sciences (15 credits)
- Graph Theory and Applications (15 credits)
- Coding and Cryptography (15 credits)
- Mathematics of Data Analytics (15 credits)
- Partial Differential Equations (15 credits)
- Mathematics of Decision Making (15 credits)
Entry Requirements
For entry, you will require:
- 104 UCAS points, such as 3 A-levels at grades BCC including grade C in A-level mathematics.
- GCSEs in English Language and mathematics at grade C / 4 or above.
We also accept:
- BTEC/National Diploma alongside A-level mathematics
- International Baccalaureate
- Scottish Highers
- Irish Highers.
Assessment Methods
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
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