Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and Mathematics (with Placement Year) University of Surrey, UK

Why choose this course
Mathematics is key to our understanding of economics in today's world. This degree gives you in-depth technical and analytical training which is highly regarded by employers in a range of industries. With your high level mathematical and statistical skills you'll be able to apply advanced mathematical techniques to real-world situations. This will enable you to progress to a successful career in finance, business and many other fields.

• Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics course provides you with high-level economics, mathematics and statistical skills in about equal parts.
• Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real-world case studies and economic applications brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations.
• All our Economics degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), fast-tracking your career by giving you exemption from some professional examinations.
• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in data driven industries.

What you will study

All our economics students follow the same first year in order to build a solid foundation on which to specialise. This means you can choose to transfer to the BSc in Business Economics and Data Analytics, Economics and Finance, or Economics from your second year, or continue with the Economics and Mathematics BSc.

All our programmes include two compulsory Employability modules where you will obtain advice and feedback on CV and cover letter-writing, and how to prepare for an interview. You will also be encouraged to think about what kind of career you wish to pursue and how to start working towards your future goals.

The first-year modules are designed to provide you with a broad range of basic tools, skills and knowledge that you will develop during your programme. You will study introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as a wide range of mathematics modules to develop a robust understanding and knowledge of economic theory and quantitative skills.

In the second year, the programme will become more specialised. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics modules at a more advanced level; these modules will be complemented by further mathematic modules to strengthen and solidify your quantitative skill set towards one that provides a distinct edge for a technical and quantitative-heavy job role in the future.   

We offer a long list of specialised economics modules, some of which are more technical than others, all taught by lecturers conducting research in various fields in economics. In your final year, you will be able to choose four economics modules to study more quantitatively-orientatedmodules or explore other specialised fields (e.g. finance, international trade) in economics. You will also be able to select four mathematics modules to gain a more advanced, and highly specialised quantitative skill set.

Economics and mathematics placements

Our Professional Training placement programme offers you the opportunity to put your skills and understanding of economics and mathematics into practice. You’ll be able to gain invaluable experience for your future career.

Placements are available in a range of organisations, including large corporations, city institutions and government departments.

Examples of organisations that students have worked with include:

• CERN
• HMRC
• Julius Baer (Zurich, Switzerland)
• Mesarete Capital Management
• Morgan Stanley
• Rosemount Financial Solutions.