Program Overview

Program Overview

The BA Joint Hons Economics, Mathematics & Statistics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economics, mathematics, and statistics. The program aims to equip students with the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences and develop excellent mathematical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: LG1C
• Accreditation: Triple-accredited Business School - AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
• Applicant visit days: These take place in March each year

Why This Course?

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation, and government spending affect us all, with global consequences. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers, and the government – and how they all fit together.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Economics
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Management Development Programme

Years 1 & 2

Students will study an Introduction to Economics, which covers consumers and industries, markets, market failure, and the role of government, unemployment, and inflation. They will also take core classes in microeconomics and macroeconomics and choose from a number of optional classes.

Years 3 & 4

Students will study a selection of optional classes that complement the classes studied in previous years. They will also undertake a dissertation that requires substantial independent research.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAA/AAABB (1st sitting), AAAABB (2nd sitting)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• HNC/HND: Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

Careers

Economists can work across many different industries and often go on to specialize in individual areas, such as agriculture and manufacturing. Recent Economics graduates have gone on to work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government, and industry with job titles such as:

• Economist
• Auditor
• Management Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Risk Consultant
• Commercial Manager

Mathematics and Statistics graduates can work in many industries, including actuarial, accountancy, and banking professions, commerce and government, consultancy, and education. They go on to become:

• Investment Analysts
• Numerical Analysts
• Statisticians
• Actuaries
• Managers
• Teachers

Contact Us

For general enquiries, please contact the Business School Admissions team. For course-specific enquiries, please contact the Economics or Maths & Statistics departments.