Mathematics and Economics BSc Honours

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Course overview

Our Mathematics and Economics BSc degree offers a valuable blend of economic theory and mathematical skills.

As well as pure and applied mathematics, you’ll learn probability and statistical techniques. You'll learn to analyse economic theories and tackle real-world economic challenges with confidence.

In economics, you’ll explore topics related to Britain, Europe, and the rest of the world, including:

• economic analysis and applications
• global economics
• micro- and macro-economics

In mathematics, you’ll develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:

• differential equations
• probability
• statistics

You’ll get expert tuition from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics and the Newcastle University Business School. Our Business School is among the top 1% of international business schools and holds triple-crown accreditation.

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Professional accreditation and recognition

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.

Modules and learning

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions

We'll introduce you to the main economic issues in British and European economies. You’ll learn about economic analysis, probability, statistics and mathematics.

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Economic Analysis	30
Economic Applications	10
Introductory Algebra	20
Real Analysis	10
Introduction to Probability and Statistics	20
Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations	20
Multivariable Calculus	10

You'll explore the theory behind demand and supply curves and short, medium and long-run economic frameworks.

You can choose 60 credits of optional modules from pure and applied mathematics and statistics.

Topics include:

• linear algebra
• numerical methods with Python
• differential equations
• statistical inference
• data visualization

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Microeconomic Analysis	30
Macroeconomic Analysis	30

Optional Modules	Credits
Frontiers in Data Science A	10
Linear Algebra	10
Complex Analysis	10
Groups and Rings	10
Curves and Surfaces	10
Coding Theory	10
Numerical Methods with Python	10
Statistical Inference	10
Stochastic Processes	10
Data Visualisation	10
Probability	10
Regression	10
Principles of Quantum Mechanics	10
Vector Calculus	10
Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves	10
Fluid Dynamics I	10

In your final year, we’ll introduce you to advanced microeconomics. During this module, you’ll study game theory, exchange and efficiency, competitive price mechanisms, bargaining and more.

You can choose 60 credits of optional modules from pure and applied mathematics and statistics.

Topics include:

• number theory and cryptography
• quantum information
• stochastic financial modelling
• Bayesian statistics and decision theory

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Advanced Microeconomics	20

Optional Modules	Credits
Advanced Macroeconomics	20
Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods	20
Monetary Economics	10
Public Economics	20
Financial Economics	10
Economics of Risk and Uncertainty	10
Health Economics	10
Industrial Economics and Policy	20
Game Theory	10
Development Economics	20
Happiness Economics	10
Environmental Economics	10
Curves and Surfaces	10
Coding Theory	10
Group Theory	10
Linear Analysis	10
Matrix Analysis	10
Metric Spaces and Topology	10
Number Theory and Cryptography	20
Measure Theory	10
Stochastic Financial Modelling	10
Experimental Design	10
Foundations of Machine Learning	10
Extreme Value Theory	10
Time Series	10
Survival Analysis	10
Statistical Genetics	10
Mathematical Statistics	10
Statistical Modelling	10
Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory	10
Mathematical Biology	10
Quantum Information	10
Methods for Differential Equations	10
Fluid Dynamics II	10
Relativity and Fundamental Particles	10
Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities	10
Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics	10
Career Development for final year students	20

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We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2024-25.

Teaching time is made up of:

• scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
• structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods

You'll be taught through:

• lectures
• problem classes
• tutorials
• practical computer classes
• computer-based assessments
• data collection and analysis

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

• 

  Assignments – written or fieldwork

• 

  Examinations – practical or online

Skills and experience

Practical skills

You'll explore R and Python mathematical computer packages in our computer teaching laboratory. You'll use computational thinking to solve complex mathematical and business-related problems.

Business skills

Mastering two subjects will prepare you for real-world challenges. You’ll develop skills employers are looking for, including:

• time management
• high level of numeracy and computer literacy
• project report writing
• organisation
• working as a team and independently

You'll learn how to interpret and present data in a clear and concise way, developing a critical approach to problem solving. The ability to extract meaningful insights from data will help you to make strategic business and economic decisions in your future career.

You'll also get personalised career support through a tailored career development module.

Student stories

The transition from A-Level to University was made quite easy because of the Transition Officer, who helped me a lot along the way as I settled into a new city and started a different stage of my life.

Opportunities

Study abroad year

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. Our overseas partner institutions include:

• Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands
• L-Universta ta' Malta, Malta
• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona
• Technisches Universitat Munchen, Munich

There are also lots of options in North America, Australia and Asia, including:

• Buffalo, New York State
• McGill, Montreal
• University of New South Wales, Sydney
• Hong Kong
• Singapore

During your time studying abroad, you will select from a range of modules offered by your host university. Alongside taking some subject-relevant modules, you will be given greater flexibility to choose modules from different disciplines (eg Languages, Business)

If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.

Short-term global opportunities

During your degree, you can take part in short-term global opportunities in countries such as:

• USA
• Cyprus
• Hong Kong
• Singapore
• Sri Lanka

The activities range from four days to eight+ weeks, and include:

• summer schools
• internships
• volunteering
• experiential learning

Funding is available to support students who want to participate.

Work placement

Apply your practical skills, increase your confidence and gain real-life work experience to accelerate your career. Take a 9-12-month industrial placement in the UK or abroad. Work placements usually take place in stage 3 of your studies and extend your degree by one year.

Find out more about work placements.

Facilities and environment

Facilities

You'll have access to the facilities in both the:

• School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, based in the Herschel Building
• Newcastle University Business School, based in a dedicated learning environment in the Newcastle Helix

A state-of-the-art learning environment will support your studies and you'll have access to extensive IT facilities for teaching and self-study, including:

• computer-based exercises with instant review of model solutions
• problem-solving video tutorials
• recording system for video capture of lectures, which you can download and watch again to help with your revision
• the Business School's Bloomberg Financial Lab and Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab

The Herschel Building and Business School also have dedicated study and social spaces, and a computing area.

Support

We take your health and wellbeing seriously and are committed to supporting you throughout your studies so you can fulfil your potential at university. This support includes:

• a personal tutor who is an academic member of staff who can help you with academic and personal issues throughout your degree
• a peer mentor scheme which pairs you with a current student from your course to help you navigate your first year at university
• a student-staff committee, to give you an opportunity to have a say in how your degree works
• Student Wellbeing Advisors who can offer comprehensive listening and support and signpost you to other University support services or external support agencies

Transition Officer

A dedicated staff member is here to support you in transitioning from school to university study.

The Transition Officer works with Stage 1 undergraduates to provide:

• Stage 1 pastoral and academic support
• attendance and academic performance monitoring
• Stage 1 induction
• weekly drop-ins

You'll also benefit from our:

• induction programme, including social events, to help you settle in quickly
• activities and events run by our student-run society, MathSoc
• homework classes to help with assignments

Your future

Join a network of successful graduates

This Mathematics and Economics BSc can provide a route into various careers across a broad range of industries. Previous graduates have gone into these roles within 15 months of graduating:

• Analyst at Goldman Sachs
• Valuations Analyst at Pantheon Ventures
• Audit Associate at BDO
• Financial Consultant at Operis
• Graduate Data Scientist at Innovative Technology
• Junior Data Engineer at I Saw It First
• Sales and Accounts Manager at Cardinal Global Logistics
• Graduate Trading Analyst at NGP Capita

Further study

This degree provides a pathway to Master's and PhD-level study in a variety of fields. This depends on the optional modules you choose.

As a Mathematics and Economics graduate, you can pursue advanced research in areas such as:

• economic theory
• financial mathematics
• econometrics
• data science
• public policy analysis

Your career

Employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their abilities in more than one field. As a graduate of Mathematics and Economics you'll have acquired the ability to research, evaluate and communicate information, alongside developing specialist subject knowledge, practical and technical skills.

You'll have a range of educational and career opportunities, especially if the skills you have developed during your degree have been further enhanced by work experience.

Depending on subject combinations, joint honours in Science graduates have very broad career options. In the past, our graduates have entered careers in the business and financial sectors or specialised further in their area of expertise such as accountancy and psychology. Graduates who wish to pursue a career in teaching will find that they are suitably qualified to study for a PGCE in either discipline. Those graduates who enter employment outside their discipline find a flexible degree of this nature is highly valued in professions such as management, commerce and the civil service.

Benefit from strong industry links

You'll also benefit from our well-established links with organisations within the industry. Our industrial advisory board members and research colleagues influence and inform our curriculum and include representatives from businesses such as:

• Advanced Engineering Solutions
• Azets
• Arup
• Centre for Process Innovation
• Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
• Draeger
• National Audit Office
• National Nuclear Laboratory
• Nissan
• North Star Ventures
• Northern Gas Networks
• Northumbria Healthcare
• Roche
• Royal Meteorological Society
• Sage plc
• York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning

Newcastle University Business School also has strong links with companies such as:

• PwC
• Bloomberg
• HSBC
• Santander
• CMA (Competition and Markets Authority)
• Darlington Economic Campus
• BlackRock
• P&G
• LLoyds

 

Make a difference

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Careers support

You will have access to Newcastle University Business School's dedicated Careers team and Graduate Outcomes team who provide support, guidance, and dedicated resources.

They can support you with the following:

• one-to-one career guidance
• employer connections to grow your professional network and provide invaluable industry insights
• skills development, including access to workshops, information sessions, networking and sector- specific training
• support with recruitment processes, including CV and cover letters, application questions, and preparing for assessment centres and interviews

You'll also have the chance to attend a number of events run by the Business School including:

• regular industry insight employer panel events
• career hub takeovers, facilitating informal conversations with employers from diverse industries
• career workshops, delivered by our career consultants covering key themes, including making applications, effective networking and job search strategy
• Career Success Conference, an annual event targeting careers, including accountancy, finance, consulting, digital, creative, HR and marketing
• careers in Asia series, a programme of employer engagement opportunities, including in-person recruitment fairs in China

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics is supported by Careers Service and the Learning Partnerships team to support your career readiness from the moment you arrive.

You'll have access to the Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Employability resource which brings you the latest opportunities, adverts and news. We also hold guest lectures from alumni and industry so you can see how your learning will be applied in real-business challenges.

Careers service

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

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Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2026-2027

The 2026 entry home fees have not yet been confirmed.

Qualification: BSc Honours
Home students full time 3 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) Not set
International students full time 3 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) Not set

Home Fee Students

Home students starting in 2025 entry

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. £9,535 is the maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for home fee-paying students for the academic year 2025-26. This is set by the UK government. This fee has not yet been confirmed for 2026-27.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year. 

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

• scholarships for UK, EU and international students
• Student Loans and Government financial support for UK and EU students

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

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• the UCAS name and institution codes for Newcastle University (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

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