gl11 - Mathematics and Economics BSc
Mathematics and Economics BSc Honours
UCAS Code: GL11 (full time: 3 Years)
Course Overview
The combination of economic theory and mathematical skills you gain on this degree will appeal to a wide range of employers.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
GL11
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB-A*BB
IB: 34 points
Opportunities
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.
Quality and ranking
Our courses are highly regarded.
Mathematics:
- 11th overall in the UK for research – Research Excellence Framework 2014
Economics:
- top 200 – Business and Economics category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018
About joint honours in Mathematics and Economics
By studying two subjects, you develop a broad range of expertise and a set of skills that spans two specialist areas, equipping you for a range of careers.
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 select from the same range of topics as Single Honours students and achieve the same high academic standard, but you cover fewer topics in each subject. The topics are closely linked to our research expertise, meaning you study at the cutting edge of the discipline.
You receive careers support in the form of a career development module personally tailored to your professional development. There's also excellent support on offer from the University’s award-winning Careers Service.
Boost your employability with a work placement
Apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability.
Find out more about Work Placements.
Support
You will be part of the community in the two Schools that deliver your teaching:
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics is the administrative home of the joint honours degree in Mathematics and Economics.
Support
You'll be supported by:
- academic advisers for both of your subjects
- a personal tutor throughout your degree – an academic member of staff who can help with academic and personal issues
- a peer mentor in your first year – a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have
- student buddies to guide you through the early weeks
Social activities
There are two student societies which organise social activities for each of the subject areas:
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)
This degree is also approved by DTUS for entry to all technical corps.
DTUS is a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme for students who wish to join the Royal Navy, British Army, RAF, or Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) as technical officers after graduation.
Find out more on the DTUS programme.
Facilities
Newcastle University Business School
You will have access to teaching and learning facilities in our state-of-the-art building, on the Science Central area of campus, within Newcastle's emerging business district.
Facilities include:
- 120 PCs across three hi-tech computer clusters
- Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the building
- social spaces for learning and relaxation
- bookable meeting rooms
Take a virtual tour of our building.
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
You will also spend time in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, based in the Herschel Building, which includes:
- a number of large lecture theatres
- recently refurbished computer cluster
- reading room for maths and stats students
Modules for 2019 entry
Please note
The module and/or programme information below is for 2019 entry. Our teaching is informed by research and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers of students interested (in an optional module). To find out more read our terms and conditions.
Module/programme information for 2020 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2020).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Further information, including the credit value of the module, is available in each of the module descriptions below.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- ECO1002 Economic Analysis
- ECO1018 Economic Applications
- MAS1601 Introduction to Calculus
- MAS1602 Introductory Algebra: Complex Numbers, Vectors and Matrices
- MAS1603 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
- MAS1604 Introduction to Probability
- MAS1701 Logic, Sets and Counting
- MAS1702 Number Systems
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- ECO2003 Economic Modelling
- ECO2004 Microeconomic Analysis
- ECO2005 Macroeconomic Analysis
- MAS2502 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving
- MAS2704 Numbers and Ciphers
- MAS2801 Vector Calculus
- MAS2901 Introduction to Statistical Inference
You will take 20 credits from either of the following depending on which pathway you are studying:
Applied Mathematics
OR
Statistics
- MAS2902 Introduction to Regression and Stochastic Modelling and
- MAS2903 An Introduction to Bayesian Methods
Work Placement (optional)
You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so. It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability. Find out more on about Work Placements.
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
If you are studying the Applied Mathematics Pathway (if you chose this in Stage 2) you will take the following compulsory module:
If you are studying the Statistics Pathway (if you chose this in Stage 2) you will take the following compulsory module:
Optional modules
You take 40 credits of optional modules from the Applied Mathematics Pathway (if you chose this in Stage 2) or the Statistics Pathway (if you chose this in Stage 2).
Applied Mathematics
- MAS2902 Stochastic Modelling
- MAS2903 An Introduction to Bayesian Methods
- MAS3802 Quantum Mechanics
- MAS3804 Relativity and Cosmology
- MAS3805 Classical Fields
- MAS3806 Partial Differential Equations and Nonlinear Waves
- MAS3808 Instabilities
- MAS3809 Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
Statistics
- MAS2802 Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- MAS2803 Fluid Dynamics
- MAS3901 Applied Probability
- MAS3904 Stochastic Financial Modelling
- MAS3906 Generalised Linear Models
- MAS3908 Experimental Design
- MAS3909 Markov Processes*
- MAS3910 Discrete Stochastic Modelling**
- MAS3911 Time Series*
- MAS3912 Survival Analysis**
Modules denoted * will be given in 2019/20 and are expected to be available in alternative years thereafter. Modules denoted # will be given in 2020/21 and are expected to be available in alternative years thereafter.
Subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director, students may replace up to 10 credits of modules in the list above with additional modules from the list of Economics modules below.
You take 40 credits of optional Economics modules from the following:
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.
Careers
Economics and mathematics careers
In our experience many employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their abilities in more than one field. Newcastle graduates will have acquired the ability to research, evaluate and communicate information, alongside developing specialist subject knowledge, practical and technical skills.
This provides graduates with 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.
Find out more about the career options for Economics from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment or further study within six months of graduating.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
Applying to Newcastle University through UCAS
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UCAS codes for Newcastle University
- institution name - NEWC
- institution code - N21
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