Mathematics and Economics BSc Honours
- UCAS code: GL11
- Full time
- 3 years
Develop your skills in economic theory and mathematics during this degree. This unique skill set appeals to a wide range of employers.
You are currently viewing course information for entry year: 2025
Next start date:
- September 2025
UCAS Institution name and code:
- NEWC / N21
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 about probability and statistical techniques. These will help you understand economic theories and address economic problems.
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 in both topics from the Newcastle University Business School and the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.
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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.
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.
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.
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 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:
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Assignments – written or fieldwork
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Examinations – practical or online
Skills and experience
Business skills
Mastering two subjects will prepare you for real-world challenges. You’ll develop skills employers are looking for, including:
- time management
- organisation
- self-motivation
You'll also get personalised career support through a tailored career development module.
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.
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
Some of our graduates have gone on to become*:
- accountant
- associate client manager
- audit associate
- consulting analyst
- financial consultant
- investment analyst
- junior data engineer
- project coordinator
- young officer, for the Royal Marines
- sales and accounts manager
- research assistant
*HESA’s annual Graduate Outcomes survey
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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Follow in their footsteps
- Name: Harry
- Graduated: 2017
- Now working as: Jaguar Land Rover
"I work at Jaguar Land Rover on the Purchasing Graduate Scheme. My first 18-month role is in Global Purchasing Operations."
We asked Harry to take a look back at his time at Newcastle.
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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 2025 entry.
| A-Level | |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | |
|---|---|
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
English Language requirements
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Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for academic year 2025-2026
See our ‘Home Fee Students’ and ‘International Fee Students’ information below for more information on tuition fee levels, fee status and inflationary fee increases.
| Qualification: BSc Honours | |
|---|---|
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Home students full time 3 years |
Tuition fees (Year 1)
£9,535 |
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International students full time 3 years |
Tuition fees (Year 1)
25600 |
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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