Course Overview

Economics and Mathematics at Keele gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding and skills in two fascinating subjects.

In economics you will improve your knowledge of the different economic decisions families, companies and governments must make, and examine how economic markets function and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies.

Mathematics can be related to almost every aspect of the world we live in. Our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the discipline, so you can apply these principles to the real world.

Throughout this Economics and Mathematics BSc, microeconomics and macroeconomics are thoroughly explored, giving you an insight into how consumers and organisations make decisions, and how prices and quantities of goods are established, complemented by looking at living standards and growth, unemployment, inflation, public policies and public finance.

You will build essential quantitative techniques for developing models and presenting data, carefully exploring the core areas of mathematics including calculus and algebra. As you progress in your studies you will increase your practical skillset using Bloomberg Terminal software, a widely used tool in the financial industry, focussing on different methods for solving differential equations.

A variety of optional modules in both subjects throughout years two and three offer you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your career aspirations and interests. This includes our Financial Mathematics module which highlights the natural connection between economics and mathematics and tackles the modelling of various financial instruments likes derivatives, futures and options, and how to manage their risk.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• ACC - BBC 

• To include A level Maths no lower than grade B

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

• Grade B in Maths (or 6) 

• Grade C in English Langauge / Literature (or 4)

BTEC

• BTEC requirements - DMM in BTEC Engineering with Distinctions in: Unit 1 Engineering Principles, Unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, Unit 8 – Further Engineering Mathematics (optional)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.