Course summary

This dual honours degree combines advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economics issues and policy. Combine advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economic issues. Economics and mathematics complement one another perfectly, giving you the chance to develop the analytical skills that support sound economic reasoning – and the highly effective problem solving of a mathematician. In your first year you will focus primarily on the mathematics modules, while also gaining a foundational knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis and their roles in economic policy making and analysis. In your second and third years, you’ll choose from modules across both subjects to find a balance that suits you. You’ll also have the chance to do a year-long work placement, starting after your second year. This is a great opportunity to get paid work experience with employers in the UK. Why study this course?

• Research-informed teaching - you’ll be taught by mathematics experts and economists whose modules are informed by their latest research.

• Variety, choice and flexibility - from a broad grounding in economic theory and analysis, this course allows you to specialise in your area of interest.

• Placement opportunities - this degree comes with the chance to do a year-long paid work placement, starting after your second year, with an employer in the UK.

• Excellent career prospects - 93.8% of economics students who graduated in 2020 were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university (2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, UK undergraduates).