Program Overview

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Mathematics with Economics BSc (Hons) degree

Our Mathematics with Economics BSc (Hons) degree will give you the strong mathematical background necessary for a thorough understanding of modern economics.

Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals to the policies adopted by governments and the products and services offered by companies. By combining the study of mathematics with economics, you will be equipped with the tools to not only understand global challenges, but to also provide solutions.

Our BSc Mathematics with Economics degree is a great choice for those who want to build a career in commerce, industry or government. By giving you a solid grounding in mathematics together with an understanding of economics, our Mathematics with Economics degree will prepare you for careers in such areas as finance, business forecasting and economic model building.

No previous knowledge of economics is necessary as the first two years provide a comprehensive introduction to theory and policy in both macroeconomics and microeconomics.

Why you should choose us

• 100% of Mathematical Sciences research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2021
• Top 25 in the UK for Mathematics The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• All eligible courses accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA)
• Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Guardian University Guide 2025
• Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Complete University Guide 2026
• 100% of Mathematical Sciences research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2021
• Top 25 in the UK for Mathematics The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• All eligible courses accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA)

Course Details

Duration

• 4 years full-time with placement year
• 3 years full-time

Typical offer

• AAA or A*AB Entry requirements
• Fees for (per academic year)
  • UK: £9,535
  • International: £24,700
• UCAS codes
  • 4 years full-time with placement year: G1LC
  • 3 years full-time: G1L1
• Start date: October 2026
• Institute code: L79
• Subject area: Mathematical Sciences
• Placement year available
• Opportunity to study abroad
• Optional language programme

What you'll study

Our BSc Mathematics with Economics degree is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in fundamental mathematics while also exploring the fascinating field of economics.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

Year 1

• Semester 1 & 2
  • Compulsory modules
    • Principles of Macroeconomics
    • Principles of Microeconomics
• Semester 1
  • Compulsory
    • Analysis 1
    • Linear Algebra 1
    • Mathematical Methods 1
    • Introductory Probability and Statistics
• Semester 2
  • Compulsory
    • Analysis 2
    • Linear Algebra 2
    • Mathematical Methods 2
    • Mechanics

Year 2

• Semester 1 & 2
  • Optional
    • Intermediate Macroeconomics
    • Intermediate Microeconomics
    • Introduction to Econometrics
    • Introduction to Financial Economics
    • Computing and Numerical Methods
• Semester 1
  • Compulsory
    • Mathematical Methods 3
    • Probability Theory
  • Optional
    • Mathematical Thinking
    • Analysis 3
    • Applied Statistics
• Semester 2
  • Compulsory
    • Geometry and Groups
    • Complex Analysis
  • Optional
    • ODEs and Calculus of Variations
    • Analytical Dynamics
    • Statistical Modelling
    • Elements of Topology

Final year

• Semester 1 & 2
  • Optional
    • International Economic Relations
    • Economics of the Financial System
    • Applied Econometrics
• Semester 1
  • Optional
    • Rings and Polynomials
    • Introduction to Differential Geometry
    • Computational Methods for Differential Equations
    • Number Theory
    • Introduction to Dynamical Systems
    • Asymptotic Methods
    • Operational Research
    • Graph Theory
    • Stochastic Methods in Finance
    • Functional Analysis
    • Bayesian Statistics and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods
    • University-wide Language Programme
    • Developments in Microeconomics
    • Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
    • Developments in Macroeconomics
• Semester 2
  • Optional
    • Galois Theory
    • ODEs and Calculus of Variations
    • Elements of Topology
    • Medical Statistics
    • Statistics for Large Data
    • Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
    • Advanced Complex Analysis
    • Representation Theory
    • Linear Differential Equations
    • Vibrations and Waves
    • Elliptic Curves
    • Game Theory
    • Computational Methods in Finance
    • Mathematical Biology
    • University-wide Language Programme
    • Industrial Economics
    • Central Banking and Financial Crises
    • Corporate Finance and Derivatives

Entry requirements

To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

General entry requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.

Contextual admissions

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Country-specific requirements

• Australia: Typical offers are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00.
• Austria: For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams.
• Bahrain: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Bangladesh: Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Belgium: The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses.
• Brazil: Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Brunei: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Bulgaria: For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 - 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Canada: Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12.
• China: Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Croatia: For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.
• Cyprus: The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own.
• Czech Republic: For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we typically require an overall score ranging from 2.00 - 1.00 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Denmark: For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 - 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX.
• Egypt: Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Estonia: For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8.
• European Baccalaureate: For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Faroe Islands: Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Finland: For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects.
• France: For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects.
• Germany: Students taking the typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 - 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Ghana: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Greece: Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams.
• Hong Kong: Typical offers for students taking the vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4 ’ – ‘5*, 5, 5 ’ from best 3 subjects.
• Hungary: For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects.
• Iceland: For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• India: Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications.
• Indonesia: Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Ireland: Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2.
• Israel: For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units.
• Italy: For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% - 98% overall.
• Japan: Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Jordan: Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Kazakhstan: Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate.
• Kenya: Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Kuwait: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Latvia: For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.
• Lebanon: Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Lithuania: For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 – 10.0 overall.
• Malaysia: For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.
• Malta: For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).
• Netherlands: For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks (between 7 and 9) required for some courses.
• New Zealand: For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up.
• Nigeria: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Norway: For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades.
• Oman: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Pakistan: Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Poland: For students taking the new Matura, typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% - 85%.
• Portugal: Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks (between 17 and 19) required for some courses.
• Qatar: Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Romania: For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6– 9.4 overall.
• Russia: Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Saudi Arabia: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Singapore: For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the undergraduate prospectus due to the comparative difficulty.
• Slovakia: For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.
• Slovenia: For students taking the Maturitetno Spričevalo, we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.
• South Africa: For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
• South Korea: Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Spain: For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.
• Sri Lanka: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Sweden: For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc.
• Switzerland: Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de Maturité, Attestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 – 5.5.
• Taiwan: Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Tanzania: The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses.
• Thailand: Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• The Caribbean: For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2 ’ - ‘1, 1, 1 ’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks of ‘1 ’ or ‘2 ’ required by some courses.
• The Gulf: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Turkey: For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%.
• Uganda: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Ukraine: Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• United Arab Emirates: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• United States of America: For students studying in the USA, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, in addition to a combination of any three of the following:
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
  • IB Higher Levels
  • College level class credit (should normally be taken in Grade 12 for one semester, and be equivalent to 3 credits/units in an academic subject)
  • Honors classes (should be taken for a full academic year in either Grade 11 or Grade 12)
• Vietnam: Students who have studied the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học will need to complete an appropriate Foundation Year.
• Zambia: Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Zimbabwe: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.

Tuition fees for 2026 entry

UK fees

• Full-time course per annum: £9,535
• Placement year: Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

International fees

• Full-time course per annum: £24,700
• Placement year: Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

Your future career

This course prepares graduates for careers in areas such as finance and accountancy, business forecasting and economic model building.

The numerical abilities, problem-solving skills and facilities for logic and reasoning acquired throughout the study of Mathematics with Economics are applicable in a wide variety of contexts in a wide variety of organisations across sectors. Our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers as auditors, actuaries, risk analysts and chartered accountants.

Career support services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Companies students have worked for after graduating

Graduates of our courses in Mathematical Sciences have gone on to pursue a rich variety of rewarding careers and opportunities for further study.

Mathematics and Economics graduates have gone on to pursue careers at a vast range of employers. Example job titles include Data and Insight Analyst, Associate Auditor, and Forensic Financial Investigator. Here are just some graduate destinations over recent years:

• Atos
• Barclays
• British Gas
• Credit Suisse
• Ernst and Young
• Fiat Chysler Automobiles
• Goldman Sachs
• KPMG
• Mazars
• Morgan Stanley
• NBC Universal
• Rolls-Royce
• Silicon Valley Bank

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• 87% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 94% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 100% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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