BSc Economics and Mathematics

This course combines the study of economics and mathematics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods used in economic analysis. Students will learn how to apply mathematical techniques to economic problems, as well as how to use economic theories to analyze data and make predictions. The course covers a range of topics, including microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and statistical analysis. This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in economics or related fields, such as finance, business, or government.

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The course is taught by experienced lecturers who have a strong research background in economics and mathematics. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the university's econometric software and statistical analysis tools. The course also offers opportunities for practical experience through internships, research projects, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Study at a top-ranked university with a reputation for excellence in economics and mathematics research.

Durham University is a world-renowned institution with a long history of excellence in economics and mathematics research. The university's Economics Department is ranked among the top 10 in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2022). Our students benefit from studying alongside talented peers and being part of a vibrant academic community.

The key characteristics of the Natural Sciences degree at Durham are choice, flexibility, and depth. The Natural Sciences degree has a wide choice of subjects and in later years there is a choice between modules within subjects. It is also a flexible degree and with most subjects, you can delay choosing your subjects until you get to Durham and you can also change the shape of your degree at the end of the first year. The Natural Sciences degree has the following features: The degree is based at the Durham campus. The University operates on a system of undergraduates studying 120 credits each year. There are 20, 40, and a few 60 credit modules, so students choose combinations of modules that add up to precisely 120 credits. There are two types of degrees that you can obtain, a 3-year BSc (degree code CFG0) or a 4-year MSci (degree code FGC0). Both the BSc and the MSci contain BSc Joint Honours and MSci Joint Honours degrees as well as the more broad BSc Natural Sciences and MSci Natural Sciences degrees. You should note that not all combinations of all modules in all subjects are feasible. Choices are constrained by the limits of the University timetable, which changes every year.

All applicants taking A levels will need three A levels with at least one Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics.) The standard offer is A*AA and you will need specific A level grades to study: Biology: A in either Biology or Chemistry. Chemistry: A*A in any order in Chemistry and Mathematics. Computer Science: A in Mathematics. Economics: A in Mathematics. Mathematics: Either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths for students unable to take A2 Further Maths. Physics: A*A in any order in Maths and Physics. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking A levels as part of our offer.