Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc (Econ) (Hons) drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
Program Overview
In the first year you’ll build a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative analysis, and in pure and applied mathematics, probability and statistics. The second year focuses on statistical methods and modelling and econometrics, alongside further studies in economics.
In the final year you choose from an exceptionally wide range of modules across both disciplines, steering your studies to match your interests or career goals. Cover previous topics in more depth, or branch out in a new direction. Options range from quantitative methods in economics and finance to corporate strategy and management of technology. Mathematical modules could see you studying chaos, actuarial mathematics or cryptography.
Joint teaching from the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Economics and Finance means you’ll learn from experts across both fields, and benefit from the support of two academic schools.
Program Outline
Structure
You can complete your Economics, Statistics and Mathematics degree in three, four or five years. If you choose to spend a year studying abroad or take a year in industry, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4. If you are taking an integrated foundation year, this will take place before Year 1.
Year 1
Disclaimer
The programme structure shown is the structure for prospective
ew students. The programme structure for existing students may vary.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
Choose two from Math modules
Examples of Maths elective modules
Disclaimer
The programme structure shown is the structure for prospective
ew students. The programme structure for existing students may vary.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Compulsory
Personal and Career Development Plan 3
Choose three from
Choose three from
Disclaimer
The programme structure shown is the structure for prospective
ew students. The programme structure for existing students may vary.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Study options
Apply Now Now for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Integrated foundation year
students can apply for our Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc with an Integrated Foundation Year. The foundation year, taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers, prepares you for the rest of the programme and can be started in either September or January.
Year in industry
Develop your business skills and spend a year on placement – apply for our Year in Industry option. You'll put your understanding of economics into practice in a real-world environment, gaining invaluable experience for your future career. Find out more.
Year abroad
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.
Teaching
Teaching and learning
You will receive approximately three hours of weekly contact time per module, comprising lectures led by academic staff and smaller seminar groups.
For every hour spent in class, you’ll complete a further two to three hours of independent study.
Student Support at the School of Economics and Finance
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in January and May.
Resources and facilities
The School of Mathematical Sciences invested approximately £18m in a transformative project to create an inspiring, collaborative space for staff and students.
The new Mathematical Sciences building features:
The Graduate Centre, Home to the School of Economics and Finance
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a career involving quantitative methods in economics. It provides an entry route for both private and public sectors, as well as for further academic studies.
Recent Economics, Statistics and Mathematics graduates have been hired by:
Career support
Both schools run regular careers workshops and events. Our annual 'Focus on Economics' and 'Focus on Finance' programmes offer exclusive workshops which will give you a thorough understanding of the careers in consulting, government, investment banking, insurance, trading and more.
We arrange a number of work experience opportunities and organise a competitive Careers Taster Scheme giving students opportunities to visit a range of employers – which in the past has included Barclays, Lloyds of London and KPMG.
The Queen Mary careers team can offer:
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
UK qualifications
A-Levels
For students taking three or more A-levels, all our offers are normally expressed in terms of three A-Level grades.
Science Practical Exams
If you are taking Science A-levels (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with an Awarding Body in England you will normally be asked to achieve a Pass in the practical endorsement, in addition to the overall A-level grade.
This requirement will not apply if you are taking science A-levels privately.
Excluded subjects
Most of our courses do not accept A-levels in General Studies or Critical Thinking, and others may exclude Use of Mathematics.
AS-Levels
We do not take into consideration AS grades when making a decision on your application. The only exception to this is if you are applying for Medicine or Dentistry and started your A-levels before September 2015.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
We consider applications from applicants taking Access qualifications for most of our Undergraduate programmes. Full details of specific entry requirements can be found on each Course Finder entry.
We typically ask for a minimum number of overall credits as well as specifying a number of credits that you must achieve at either Merit and/ or Distinction.
BTEC (Level 3)
We have a dedicated page that lists our BTEC requirements by course. We have listed our requirements in terms of the grades required in reformed RQF BTEC Qualifications (introduced from September 2016 onwards).
Some of our courses still accept applications from applicants with unreformed QCF BTEC qualifications as well as combinations of BTEC and A-Level qualifications. If you require further information about the suitability of your qualifications before applying please contact our Admissions Office. W e do n’t currently consider any BTEC qualifications for entry .
Cambridge Pre-U
We welcome applications from applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U in Principal Subjects. We will consider applicants taking this alongside other suitable Level 3 qualifications.
We map Cambridge Pre-U grades to A-Levels as follows:
| A-Level | Principal Subject Grade |
|---|---|
| A* | D1 |
| A* | D2 |
| A | D3 |
| B | M2 |
| C | M3 |
Please note the Cambridge Pre-U Short Course qualification is not suitable for entry.
If you have any concerns about the suitability of your qualification profile, please contact our Admissions Office before making your application.
Core Maths (Level 3)
We welcome the introduction of the new Core Maths qualifications and believe they will be beneficial to students wishing to study Social Science subjects that may involve the use of applied mathematical skills, such as Business Management, Geography, and Politics.
We may consider the Core Maths qualification in lieu of the GCSE Mathematics requirement for your chosen course. Please list Core Maths as one of the qualifications you are taking when you apply through UCAS.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
We welcome applications from students taking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A-levels. An EPQ enables you to explore a topic in depth and to develop academic skills that will provide a strong foundation to support your transition to university.
Alternative offer making
Once we receive your application and full details of the qualifications you are taking, we may make you an alternative offer which includes a specific grade in the EPQ in addition to three A-level grades.
For further information, please see our Extended Project Qualification webpage .
GCSEs
We normally expect you to have achieved grades A*–C or 9–4 in at least five subjects, including English. Some courses have specific higher requirements and you can find further details in our Course Finder.
|
England |
Northern Ireland |
Wales |
|---|---|---|
| 9, 8 | A* | A* |
| 7 | A | A |
| 6, 5 | B, C* | B |
| 4 | C | C |
Irish Leaving Certificate
We welcome applications from students studying the Irish Leaving Certificate.
Our exact requirements depend on the course you are applying for. Applicants will typically be required to pass a minimum of five subjects at Higher level with particular grades in subjects relevant to the course being applied for. Please use our Course Finder to see the A-Level requirements for your chosen course.
| A-Level | Irish Leaving Certificate (2017 onwards) |
|---|---|
| A*AA | Five subject passes at Higher level with grades H1, H1, H1, H2, H2 |
| AAA | Five subject passes at Higher level with grades H1, H1, H2, H2, H2 |
| AAB | Five subject passes at Higher level with grades H1, H1, H2, H2, H3 |
| ABB | Five subject passes at Higher level with grades H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 |
| BBB | Five subject passes at Higher level with grades H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 |
Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
We recognise Scottish Higher qualifications and generally require one Advanced Higher alongside four Highers for entry to our Undergraduate Programmes. For course specific entry requirements, please contact our Admissions Office directly.
T Levels
We have reviewed the T Level qualifications introduced in autumn 2020 in
Software Application Development
,Education and Design, Surveying and Planning
and determined that they are not currently suitable for programmes offered at Queen Mary.T Level applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis with additional experiential experience where appropriate. Please be aware any applicant applying to a programme that has a Mathematics requirement will be required, in addition, to have an A-Level Mathematics qualification or equivalent.
We are committed to assess the suitability of further T Level qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate programmes once their course specifications are available.
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
We recognise the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as an appropriate Level 3 qualification for entry to the majority of our Undergraduate degree courses*.
Generally, this Certificate can be accepted in lieu of one A-Level and offers will specify a grade to achieve in the Skills Challenge. Specific A-Level subject requirements will still apply. Please see our Course Finder for details of the A-Level requirements of your chosen course.
*Please note our School of Law will not include the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in the conditions of any offers of study. However, we may consider the qualification when we receive your final results (if you slightly miss the conditions specified in your offer).
Non-country specific qualifications
European Baccalaureate
We welcome applications from students studying the European Baccalaureate qualification. We will typically ask for an overall percentage plus any subject specific requirements (depending on the course you are applying to). Please see our Course Finder for the A-Level requirements for your chosen course.
| A-Level | European Baccalaureate Overall Score |
|---|---|
| A*AA | 85% |
| AAA | 82% |
| AAB | 80% |
| ABB | 77% |
| BBB | 75% |
| A-Level | European Baccalaureate Subject Score |
|---|---|
| A | 8 |
| B | 7.5 |
| C | 7 |
Baccalaureate (IB)
We welcome applications from students studying the Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We will typically ask for an overall score (out of 45) and specify grades in three subjects taken at Higher Level (HL). In some cases, we may also specify a minimum grade in Standard Level (SL) subjects.
This table shows how we generally map our IB requirements to A-Levels. There are a handful of exceptions to the equivalences. Course specific IB requirements are published on each Course Finder entry.
| A-Level | Overall Score | Higher Level Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| A*AA | 37 | 18 points |
| AAA | 36 | 6,6,6 |
| AAB | 34 | 6,6,5 |
| ABB | 32 | 6,5,5 |
| BBB | 30 | 5,5,5 |
IB Mathematics
Our Schools will accept both Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation routes at Higher Level. Both will also be considered at Standard Level except for programmes within the School of Mathematics. Where Mathematics is required at Higher Level, we do not generally consider Maths Studies.
IB Career-related Diploma (IBCP)
We may consider applicants taking the IBCP when offered as a combination of IB certificates and Level 3 BTEC diplomas (where BTECs are accepted for entry). Please refer to our BTEC webpage for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. Alternatively, we may consider the IBCP in combination with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, we will require applicants to have met any subject-specific requirements to the programme they are applying to, through an A Level or IB Higher Level subject.
We strongly advise you to contact our Admissions Office with details of the course you wish to apply to and the combination of qualifications you are taking.
Middle Years Programmes
We may consider subjects studied as an IB Middle Years programme in lieu of any required GCSE requirements provided that a formal certificate is awarded. We are not usually able to consider statement of results documents from schools confirming the award. Please contact our Admissions Office directly for more information.
A-Levels
We accept a wide range of international qualifications including most A-Levels. We routinely consider A-Levels where they are awarded from Pearson, AQA and OCR exam bodies. If your A-Level is awarded by an alternative exam body please contact our Admissions Office directly to enquire.
Qualifications
qualifications
Our students come from over 162 countries and we accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please see our dedicated pages for international students where you can find our international entry requirements listed by your country or region.
English language requirements
We expect all students to have a good standard of English in order to successfully study on a course. Our minimum English language requirement at GCSE is grade C or 4 although many of our courses have higher requirements.
Please see our English Language requirements pages for full details, including the alternative English language qualifications we accept.
Foundation Programmes
You can find out all the necessary details about our international foundation programmes on our dedicated webpages.
Alternatively, we are able to consider a wide range of external international foundation programmes for undergraduate entry.
