Mathematics with Economics BSc

Program Overview

Students explore modern economics topics and develop strong mathematical skills through examinations, coursework, and a potential placement year in industry. The program provides excellent preparation for careers in specialist mathematical fields and various sectors, including finance, data science, and business.

Program Outline

BSc Mathematics with Economics at the University of Exeter

Degree Overview:

• Taught in partnership: Between Exeter's Mathematics department and the University of Exeter's triple-accredited Business School.
• Focus: Explores modern economics, including topics like inflation, monopoly power, developing countries, and multinational company finance.
• Year in Industry Option: Opportunity to extend the degree and spend a year working in industry at companies like Lloyds Banking Group, Coca-Cola, Met Office, and PwC.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• MTH1000 Foundations:
0 credits
• MTH1001 Mathematical Structures:
30 credits
• MTH1002 Mathematical Methods:
30 credits
• MTH1004 Probability, Statistics and Data:
30 credits
• BEE1036 Economics I:
15 credits
• BEE1037 Economics II:
15 credits

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• BEE2025 Microeconomics II:
30 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Select between 60 and 90 credits:
• MTH2003 Differential Equations:
15 credits
• MTH2004 Vector Calculus and Applications:
15 credits
• MTH2008 Real Analysis:
15 credits
• MTH2009 Complex Analysis:
15 credits
• MTH2010 Groups, Rings and Fields:
15 credits
• MTH2011 Linear Algebra:
15 credits
• You may select 0 to 30 credits:
• XXXXXXX Free Choice:
30 credits

Placement Year (if taken):

• Placement Year: Takes place in the third year of the four-year "with a Year in Industry" variant.
• Placement Focus: Working in a business or industry related to mathematics.
• Placement Benefits: First-hand knowledge, personal and transferable skill development, networking, and enhanced employability.
• Placement Credits: Worth 120 credits.
• Placement Tuition Fee: Reduced tuition fee during the placement year.

Final Year:

• Compulsory Modules:
• BEE3 Level 3 Economics options:
30 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Select between 15 and 30 credits:
• EMP3001 Commercial and Industrial Experience:
15 credits
• MTH3035 Mathematics Group Project:
15 credits
• Select between 45 and 75 credits:
• MTH3001 Theory of Weather and Climate:
15 credits
• MTH3004 Number Theory:
15 credits
• MTH3006 Mathematical Biology and Ecology:
15 credits
• MTH3007 Fluid Dynamics:
15 credits
• MTH3008 Partial Differential Equations:
15 credits
• MTH3011 Nonlinear Systems and Control:
15 credits
• MTH3013 Applied Differential Geometry:
15 credits
• MTH3019 Mathematics: History and Culture:
15 credits
• MTH3022 Graphs, Networks and Algorithms:
15 credits
• MTH3024 Stochastic Processes:
15 credits
• Select between 45 and 75 credits:
• MTH3026 Cryptography:
15 credits
• MTH3030 Mathematics of Climate Change:
15 credits
• MTH3038 Galois Theory:
15 credits
• MTH3039 Computational Nonlinear Dynamics:
15 credits
• MTH3040 Topology and Metric Spaces:
15 credits
• MTH3042 Integral Equations:
15 credits
• MTH3050 Functional Analysis:
15 credits
• You may select 0 to 30 credits:
• Free Choice - up to 30 credits:
30 credits
• NSC3009 Aerosols, Clouds and Climate:
15 credits

Course Variants:

• BSc Mathematics with Economics with a Year in Industry:
• UCAS Code:
G2N6
• Placement Year:
Included in the third year of the four-year program.
• Placement Preparation: Employability and Placement Preparation module in the first year.

Assessment:

• Combination of Methods: Examinations and coursework.
• Emphasis on Examinations: Examinations are the primary assessment method.
• Coursework Importance: Coursework helps students work steadily throughout the degree.
• Assessment Schedule: Written examinations in January and May/June of the first and second years, and in May/June of each subsequent year.
• Additional Assessments: Some modules may include tests, essays, presentations, and/or project reports.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars, examples classes, workshops, and tutorials.
• Lecture Frequency: Three one-hour lectures per week for most mathematics modules.
• Tutorial Frequency: Fortnightly tutorial classes for each module in the first year.
• Contact Hours: Approximately 16 contact hours per week in the first year.
• Foundations Module: "Foundations" module in the first term helps students transition from A-level to university mathematics.
• Private Study: Recommended 20 hours per week of private study.
• Personal Tutor: Each student is assigned a personal tutor for advice and support.
• Support Services: Lunchtime mathematics surgeries, peer mentor scheme, and a student-staff liaison committee.
• Project and Computer Work: Modules at all levels involve project work and report writing.
• Final Year Project: Major research and writing project in the final year.
• Computer Tools: Modules develop skills in using modern computer tools for data analysis, programming, symbolic algebra, typesetting, and presentation.
• Elective Modules: Wide range of options available in later years.
• Research and Practice-Led Culture: Teaching by internationally-recognized mathematicians, scientists, and practitioners.
• Research Involvement: Opportunities to participate in research projects.

Careers:

• Excellent Graduate Employability: Exeter has a strong reputation with graduate recruiters and a high employment record.
• Career Fields: Specialist mathematical fields and a broad range of other sectors.
• Employer Engagement: Regular visits from local and national employers for mock interviews, CV workshops, drop-ins, and lectures.
• Careers Service: Careers Fairs and other networking opportunities.
• Professional Experience: Optional "Commercial and Industrial Experience" module for paid work experience.
• Career Path Examples: Accountant, Actuary, Analyst Programmer, Business Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, Data Science Developer, Investment Analyst, Software Engineer, Statistician, Tax Manager.

Other:

• Study Abroad: Opportunities to study abroad at partner universities in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, and China.
• Proficiency Options: Students can earn proficiency in a second subject by completing 60 credits in a subject like a foreign language, data science, entrepreneurship, innovation, law, leadership, or social data science.
• Rankings:
• Economics:
Top 20 in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025.
• Mathematics:
• Top 20 in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
• 18th in the Complete University Guide 2025.

UK students: £9,250 per year International students: £27,000 per year