Newcastle University

Economics and Mathematics BSc Honours
UCAS Code: GL11 (3 Years)

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This degree is part of our Joint Honours in Science scheme. It allows you to specialise in the two complementary subjects of economics and mathematics.

Dividing your study equally between economics and mathematics, you reach the same standard as a Single Honours student but cover fewer topics in each subject. This gives you breadth with depth in your study.

Quality and ranking

Economics at Newcastle is highly regarded, achieving a 90% overall student satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey.

Teaching and assessment

Our degrees are taught using a combination of lectures, problem classes, tutorials, practical computer classes, computer-based assessments, data collection and analysis, and drop-in sessions. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

We assess your performance in each module through a combination of assignments and end-of-semester examinations. Many of our assignments take place online and are aimed at helping you with key material. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.

Student support

We have an active system of student support in place with student buddies to guide you through the early weeks and a dedicated academic support team.

Throughout your degree, you will be individually supported by a personal tutor as well as advisers for both of your subject areas.

You will also find a strong student community in the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development which will be the administrative home for your degree. This means that, although you will not be studying modules delivered by the School, you will receive support from the staff based there, including a senior tutor from within the School.

Studying at Newcastle

As a Joint Honours in Science student, you will divide your time equally between Economics, delivered by Newcastle University Business School and the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

In Newcastle University Business School you will be part of a global community, with staff and students representing 69 different countries.

You will have access to teaching, learning and computing facilities in our brand new, state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging business district. Take a virtual tour of our new building on the Business School's website.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is based in the Herschel Building. Visit the School's website to take a virtual tour of the Herschel Building which includes a number of large lecture theatres, a recently refurbished computer cluster and a reading room for maths and stats students.

As well as the support of a personal tutor and advisers from both of your subject areas, we also encourage you to join our extremely active student societies. Our societies run a wide range of academic and non-academic activities throughout the year to help you get to know people from your respective subject areas, as well as other people on your course:

• MathSoc
• EcoSoc (the Economics Society)