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BSc Mathematics and Economics

  • UCAS code
    GL11
  • Typical offer
    ABC
  • Year of entry
    2024/25 See 2023/24 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  3 Years

Expand your knowledge across two complementary disciplines and develop in-demand skills on our BSc Mathematics and Economics course.

This flexible course will prepare you for a multitude of careers in growing industries, allowing you to study to your strengths and discover new interests. You'll develop your skills in mathematics and economics, as well as learn how to code.

Grow in confidence as a mathematician

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and become part of a supportive, interactive, and accomplished learning community.

Taught by expert staff with extensive teaching, research, and consultancy experience, you'll work collaboratively across a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics. Modules are informed by our world-leading research, and include areas such as:

  • calculus
  • analysis
  • linear algebra
  • differential equations
  • numerical analysis.

Your second year will feature a skills module, which is designed to improve your transferrable skills and employability.

Exploring economics

Economics skills can help you to progress into a range of sectors such as business, finance, and marketing.

With support from the Department of Economics, you will gain a thorough understanding of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a choice between econometrics or economic theory in your second year.

We pride ourselves in our high-quality teaching, which will be delivered in a range of approaches, including:

  • lectures
  • group tutorials
  • group presentations
  • open debate.

Choose economics at the University of Reading

  • Established for more than 50 years.
  • 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Business and Management Studies, and Anthropology and Development Studies).
  • Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Economics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Shaping your degree in BSc mathematics and Economics

In the final year of your degree, you will be able to explore areas of interest in greater depth.

Alongside either an economics dissertation or a mathematical research project, you will choose from a range of optional modules, covering topics such as: business, financial forecasting, econometric methods and applied scholastic processes.

Support across your studies

Support for the transition to university-level mathematics will be provided through weekly drop-in sessions, and our peer-assisted learning scheme.

You will also be encouraged to get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student teaching and learning Group.

Placement opportunities

You can choose to undertake a summer placement to gain valuable insight and experience.

Alternatively, you can opt for our four-year BSc Mathematics and Economics with a Placement Year degree, which incorporates a year in industry. Students on our three-year course can choose to transfer if they wish.

Study abroad

With support and guidance from the University, you can choose to spend two weeks, a term, or an academic year of your degree studying abroad.

Visit the Study Abroad website for more information about the possibilities and benefits of studying abroad.

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £27.650

UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Career paths and support 

Your mathematical and economics knowledge combined with computing, teamwork, and presentation skills will make you highly desirable to a range of employers.

As a graduate, you could work in a mathematical or statistical role in the public or private sectors, such as: the Office for National Statistics; various health authorities; in commerce; or information technology.

Utilising your economics skills, you could potentially undertake a role with the Government Economic Service or in a consultancy such as PwC or KPMG.

You could move into other related careers, such as:

  • accountancy
  • financial analysis
  • engineering
  • modelling
  • actuarial work.

Alternatively, you can develop your skills further by moving into research, teaching training or postgraduate studies, or you can move into a range of other sectors, such as publishing, marketing, or PR.