Mathematics and Economics BSc Honours
- UCAS code: GL11
- Full time
- 3 years
The combination of economic theory and mathematical skills you gain on this degree will appeal to a wide range of employers.
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Next start date:
- September 2024
Fees (per year)
- Home: £9250
- International: £22800
UCAS Institution name and code:
- NEWC / N21
Course overview
As well as pure and applied mathematics, you learn probability and statistical techniques that help you understand economics theories and address economic problems.
In Economics you explore topics relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, including:
- economic analysis and applications
- global economics
- micro- and macro-economics
In Mathematics you develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:
- differential equations
- probability
- statistics
This joint honours degree benefits from teaching from both Newcastle University Business School and our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, making sure you get expert tuition in both topics.
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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.
Featured module
MAS1607: Multivariable Calculus and Differential EquationsDevelop an understanding of ordinary differential equations and introduce the calculus of functions of several variables.

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 economics issues that confront the British and European economies and help you to develop the skills needed for economic analysis. Alongside these modules, you'll study core topics in mathematics and statistics, including mathematical methods; analytic geometry and the foundations of differential equations; and modelling with differential equations.
We'll also introduce you to probability and statistics.
You'll develop your communication and study skills by working in small group tutorials to complete a guided research investigation in business.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Economic Analysis | 30 |
Economic Applications | 10 |
Introduction to Calculus | 20 |
Introductory Algebra | 20 |
Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations | 20 |
Introduction to Probability & R | 20 |
You'll explore the theory behind demand and supply curves, and short-, medium- and long-run economic frameworks, through modules in micro- and macroeconomics. You may also choose linear modules as an optional module to focus on your career development.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Linear Algebra | 10 |
Complex Analysis | 10 |
Algebra | 10 |
Groups and Discrete Mathematics | 10 |
Fluid Dynamics | 10 |
Scientific Computation with Python | 10 |
Introduction to Statistical Inference | 10 |
Introduction to Bayesian methods | 10 |
Computational Probability and Statistics with R | 10 |
A wide range of optional economics modules will enable you to explore a broad variety of topics closely linked to ongoing research. These currently include advanced micro- and macroeconomics, monetary economics and financial economics. You may also choose linear models as an optional module to focus on your career development.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Advanced Microeconomics | 20 |
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 2022-23.
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
Our degrees are taught through a combination of lectures, problem classes, tutorials, practical computer classes, computer-based assessments, and data collection and analysis.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
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Assignments – written or fieldwork
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Examinations – practical or online
Skills and experience
Business skills
Mastering two subjects together means you are well-prepared for the multidisciplinary challenges of the real world, developing the skills that employers value, such as:
- time management
- organisation
- self-motivation
You'll receive careers support in the form of a career development module personally tailored to your professional development.
Chat to a student
We have a range of different sessions from lectures and problems classes to group meetings and computer labs, this stops uni work getting monotonous and boring.
Opportunities
Study abroad
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, in The Netherlands
- L-Universta ta' Malta, in Malta
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, in 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.
A full year not for you? No problem - there are usually lots of short-term student mobility experiences to take part in. This includes field trips and student conferences.
Find out more about study abroad
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.
Facilities and environment
Facilities
You'll have access to the facilities of both the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics based in the Herschel Building, and Newcastle University Business School, based in our state-of-the-art building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
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

Support
To support you in your studies, all new students entering year 1 or year 2 will receive a tablet. You can download the online learning resources you'll need for your course (helping us to make our campus more sustainable).
You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues. There is a transition officer specifically to help your transition from school/college to university life.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have when starting university.
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
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.
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. Through research or placements we work with companies such as:
- Nissan
- Northern Gas networks
- Office for National Statistics
- Centre for Life
- Met Office
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Drager Safety
- Enzen Global
- PTV Group
- USGS
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Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2024 entry.
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Other UK and the Republic of Ireland qualifications
Contextual Offers
Through one of our contextual routes, you could receive an offer of up to three grades lower than the typical requirements.
Qualifications from outside the UK
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Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for 2024 entry (per year)
Qualification: BSc Honours | |
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Home students full time 3 years |
Tuition fees (per year)
9250 |
International students full time 3 years |
Tuition fees (per year)
22800 |
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.
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