Mathematics with Economics BSc(Hons)

Course in brief

Modern economics is highly mathematical, and graduates of our Mathematics with Economics BSc(Hons) gain a thorough understanding of both disciplines to develop a skillset valued by employers.

Developed in collaboration with industry experts, this accredited course has a focus on employability. You will work individually and in teams in a supportive environment, learning to communicate complex ideas and conclusions effectively to a wide range of audiences.

An integrated blend of maths and economics, two-thirds of the course concentrates on developing your mathematical abilities. A third is taught by specialists in the university’s Business School, focusing on economics with elements of business and finance.

Using sophisticated mathematical and statistical software such as Maple, R and SAS, you will develop core and advanced mathematical skills. You will also have the opportunity of a professional placement to build your experience and make industry connections.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code G1L1

Full-time 3 years
With placement year 4 years

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–CCC (112–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

A-levels must include maths at grade B.

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range. If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-academic achievements.

International Baccalaureate
28 points, with three subjects at Higher level which must include maths at grade 6.

Access to HE diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 maths units required. At least 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least five GCSEs, subjects must include English language and maths.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

For non-native speakers of English
IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing and minimum 5.5 in the other elements.

International equivalencies

International equivalencies by country

Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Course in detail

Course structure

The course develops a broad foundation in the mathematical sciences and economics. It will show you how to apply this knowledge in a variety of contexts, and offers options for further specialisation through a wide range of final year modules. The optional placement year will help you further develop and apply your knowledge in a real-world, professional setting.

Areas of study include:

mathematical theories and concepts
structured analytical approaches to problem solving
modelling processes
the use and application of software
the fundamentals of economics: the global business environment; the nature of financial economics and capital markets; and economic theories and applications.

The final year project allows you to demonstrate your own skills as a researcher.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.

Our mathematics department has SAS Academy status. SAS is one of the largest providers of business analytics software in the world. Academy status gives our students the opportunity to meet SAS customers and their industry partners at careers fairs, to train in skills needed by a wide range of companies and organisations, and to be prepared for SAS certification exams. Through modules with substantial SAS content, students are eligible for the award of a Joint SAS Certificate.

Areas of study

Areas of study include mathematical theory and concepts, analytical approaches to problem-solving, modelling processes, and software application. You will also learn the fundamentals of economics: the global business environment, the nature of financial economics and capital markets, and economic theories and applications.

Year 1

You will study areas including: core mathematical principles and techniques, statistics, communicating maths, business economics, financial knowledge and skills.

Modules

Core Mathematics 1
Core Mathematics 2
Statistics 1
Communicating and Exploring Mathematics
Business Economics
Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business

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Year 2

In your second year, you will deepen your knowledge of core mathematics and statistics, and study topics including international business analysis, and economic theory and its applications. You can choose from additional areas such as numerical methods, analysis and algebra, and operational research.

Modules

Core Mathematics 3
Core Mathematics 4
Statistics 2
International Business Analysis
Economic Theory and Applications
Numerical Methods
Analysis and Algebra
Operational Research
Statistics 3

Placement year

The opportunity of a year’s placement in industry enables you to explore career options in a professional environment and build a network of contacts. Our students have been on placement with companies including British Airways, Pfizer, IBM and Ernst and Young.

Final year

You will consolidate your learning and choose from a range of options in areas that interest you most and that best reflect your career ambitions.

Modules

Mathematical Sciences Project

Options*

Mathematics of Finance
Logic and Number Systems
Introduction to Topology
Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equation
Statistical Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Nonlinear Optimisation
Topics in Abstract Algebra
Graph Theory and Applications
Mathematics: The Wider Context
Complex Analysis
Advanced Operational Research with Elements of Artificial Intelligence
Medical Statistics
Statistical Modelling
Time Series and Forecasting
Stochastic Methods
The Mathematics of Social Choice

Options (continued):

Emerging Markets
Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business
Political Economy in Europe
Globalisation and International Markets
Contemporary Economic Issues
Industrial Placement

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Course statistics

Unistats and key information sets

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They are updated following course changes, and give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course.

Programme specification

These charts give an indication of how much time you will spend on different activities at each level of the course, and an indication of the balance of assessment by coursework, and written and practical exams. For courses with option modules, actual proportions will depend on the modules you choose.

Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked above). You can find out also about the range of support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Overall workload

Assessments

Careers and employability

The combination of mathematics and statistics with economics equips our graduates with a unique combination of skills that is very attractive to potential employers. 

Our students graduate with the ability to independently research and evaluate information. They leave with problem-solving and logical thinking skills, as well as experience working in teams.

Our graduates have secured roles within organisations such as Lloyds Bank, American Express, HMRC, British Airways, Covance, Roche, HSBC, The Pensions Regulator, Markerstudy and Ipsos MORI.

Others have progressed to postgraduate study and research, as well as teacher training.

Fees and funding

Your fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,040 GBP

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,230 for home students and £2,000 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2018–19.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or DBS checks, or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location and living here

Location

About Brighton

Forward-thinking and welcoming, the city of Brighton & Hove is a community of creative and diverse people who share values like sustainability and inclusivity – just like its university.

Miles of pebble beaches, hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs, a packed calendar of culture, music and sport and great independent and high street shopping attract visitors from all over the world. By the end of your course you’ll still be finding new things to enjoy about the city.

The Brighton Festival, England’s largest arts festival, takes place every May – as does the Great Escape Europe’s leading industry showcase for new music, 300 bands perform over three days at venues across the city. Major events celebrate Pride, digital culture, cinema, photography, food and the winter solstice. Our own Brighton Graduate show is a highlight, turning the university into the largest exhibition space in the south east as we celebrate the outstanding creativity of our students.

As a student here you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience what the city has to offer. Volunteering and placement opportunities enable you to play your part in the events, organisations and communities that make Brighton such a compelling place to be.

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Just two miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our five campuses with more than 8,000 students. A wide variety of subjects are taught here, from engineering and product design to business and law.

Students benefit from many professional-standard facilities, including a flight simulator, design and digital media suites, and specialist research laboratories. The campus library, Aldrich, offers long opening hours and a diverse collection of books and journals for students from all subject areas.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy our basketball and badminton courts, fitness suite and climbing wall. The campus is also a few minutes walk from the South Downs National Park, providing a great place to relax during the summer months.

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Accommodation

Brighton

Our Brighton halls of residence are located across the city in Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

Grand Parade is in central Brighton and has one hall of residence, Phoenix Brewery, within walking distance.
Moulsecoomb is two miles from the city centre and also has one hall of residence, Moulsecoomb Place, on campus.
Varley Park offers the biggest choice of student accommodation with ten halls of residence.
Falmer campus has two halls of residence: Great Wilkins and Paddock Field.
Varley Park and Falmer are around four miles from Brighton centre; there are good public transport services nearby.

Aside from halls, you have the option of Unihomes, which we let out to our students on behalf of private landlords. We recommend Unihomes and House Share when you’re balancing learning with placements, shifts and other commitments, because they give you more choice and flexibility.

You can also choose to join the many students who live away from campus in private rented accommodation. We have a list of high-quality, university-endorsed private sector accommodation and can help you find housemates to move in with.

Find out more on our accommodation webpages and if you have any questions, our accommodation team will be happy to help. You can contact them by email at accommodation@brighton.ac.uk or by telephone on 01273 644100.

Paddock Field

Moulsecoomb Place

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Moulsecoomb campus map

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