Course overview
Our Mathematics and Economics BSc degree offers a valuable blend of economic theory and mathematical skills.
As well as pure and applied mathematics, you’ll learn about probability and statistical techniques. These will help you understand economic theories and address economic problems.
In economics, you’ll explore topics related to Britain, Europe, and the rest of the world, including:
- economic analysis and applications
- global economics
- micro- and macro-economics
In mathematics, you’ll develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:
- differential equations
- probability
- statistics
You’ll get expert tuition in both topics from the Newcastle University Business School and the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.
Your course and study experience – disclaimers and terms and conditions
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2024-25.
See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.
Quality and ranking
- Global Top 130 University – QS World University Rankings 2025
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Global Top 170 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you’ll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Economic Analysis | 30 |
| Economic Applications | 10 |
| Introductory Algebra | 20 |
| Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations | 20 |
| Multivariable Calculus | 10 |
| Real Analysis | 10 |
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 20 |
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Microeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis | 30 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra | 10 |
| Complex Analysis | 10 |
| Algebra | 10 |
| Groups and Discrete Mathematics | 10 |
| Vector Calculus | 10 |
| Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves | 10 |
| Fluid Dynamics I | 10 |
| Scientific Computation with Python | 10 |
| Introduction to Statistical Inference | 10 |
| Introduction to Regression and Stochastic Modelling | 10 |
| Introduction to Bayesian methods | 10 |
| Computational Probability and Statistics with R | 10 |
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Microeconomics | 20 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 20 |
| Labour Economics | 20 |
| Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods | 20 |
| Economics of Banking | 10 |
| Monetary Economics | 10 |
| Public Economics | 20 |
| Financial Economics | 10 |
| Economics of Risk and Uncertainty | 10 |
| Health Economics | 10 |
| Industrial Economics and Policy | 20 |
| Game Theory | 10 |
| Environmental Economics | 10 |
| Foundations of group theory | 10 |
| Linear analysis | 10 |
| Coding Theory | 10 |
| Matrix analysis | 10 |
| Metric Spaces and Topology | 10 |
| Number Theory and Cryptography | 20 |
| Representation theory | 10 |
| Curves and Surfaces | 10 |
| Methods for Differential Equations | 10 |
| Quantum Mechanics | 10 |
| Fluid Dynamics II | 10 |
| Relativity and Fundamental Particles | 10 |
| Partial Differential Equations | 10 |
| Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities | 10 |
| Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics | 10 |
| Mathematical Biology | 10 |
| Bayesian Inference | 10 |
| Linear Models | 10 |
| Stochastic Financial Modelling | 10 |
| Statistical Inference | 10 |
| Generalized Linear Models | 10 |
| Big Data Analytics | 10 |
| Stochastic Processes | 10 |
| Topics in Statistical Modelling A | 20 |
| Career Development for final year students | 20 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
You’ll be taught through:
- lectures
- problem classes
- tutorials
- practical computer classes
- computer-based assessments
- data collection and analysis
Skills and experience
Business skills
Mastering two subjects will prepare you for real-world challenges. You’ll develop skills employers are looking for, including:
- time management
- organisation
- self-motivation
You’ll also get personalised career support through a tailored career development module.
Opportunities
Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. Our overseas partner institutions include:
- Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands
- L-Universta ta’ Malta, Malta
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona
- Technisches Universitat Munchen, Munich
There are also lots of options in North America, Australia and Asia, including:
- Buffalo, New York State
- McGill, Montreal
- University of New South Wales, Sydney
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
During your time studying abroad, you will select from a range of modules offered by your host university. Alongside taking some subject-relevant modules, you will be given greater flexibility to choose modules from different disciplines (eg Languages, Business)
If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
A full year not for you? No problem – there are usually lots of short-term student mobility experiences to take part in. This includes field trips and student conferences.
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.
Find out more about work placements.
Facilities and environment
Facilities
You’ll have access to the facilities of both the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics based in the Herschel Building, and Newcastle University Business School, based in our state-of-the-art building in the Newcastle Helix – Newcastle’s emerging business district.
A state-of-the-art learning environment will support your studies and you’ll have access to extensive IT facilities for teaching and self-study, including:
- computer-based exercises with instant review of model solutions
- problem-solving video tutorials
- recording system for video capture of lectures, which you can download and watch again to help with your revision
Support
You’ll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues. There is a transition officer specifically to help your transition from school/college to university life.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have when starting university.
You’ll also benefit from our:
- induction programme, including social events, to help you settle in quickly
- activities and events run by our student-run society, MathSoc
- homework classes to help with assignments
Your future
Join a network of successful graduates
Some of our graduates have gone on to become*:
- accountant
- associate client manager
- audit associate
- consulting analyst
- financial consultant
- investment analyst
- junior data engineer
- project coordinator
- young officer, for the Royal Marines
- sales and accounts manager
- research assistant
*HESA’s annual Graduate Outcomes survey
Your career
Employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their abilities in more than one field. As a graduate of Mathematics and Economics you’ll have acquired the ability to research, evaluate and communicate information, alongside developing specialist subject knowledge, practical and technical skills.
You’ll have a range of educational and career opportunities, especially if the skills you have developed during your degree have been further enhanced by work experience.
Depending on subject combinations, joint honours in Science graduates have very broad career options. In the past, our graduates have entered careers in the business and financial sectors or specialised further in their area of expertise such as accountancy and psychology. Graduates who wish to pursue a career in teaching will find that they are suitably qualified to study for a PGCE in either discipline. Those graduates who enter employment outside their discipline find a flexible degree of this nature is highly valued in professions such as management, commerce and the civil service.
Benefit from strong industry links
You’ll also benefit from our well-established links with organisations within the industry. Through research or placements, we work with companies such as:
- Nissan
- Northern Gas networks
- Office for National Statistics
- Centre for Life
- Met Office
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Drager Safety
- Enzen Global
- PTV Group
- USGS
Careers support
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Visit our Careers Service website
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK
Check the government’s website for more information.
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2025 entry.
| A-Level | |
|---|---|
| AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.
We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades. Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of grade B or 6 in English at GCSE. |
|
| International Baccalaureate | |
|---|---|
| 34 points with Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level grade 6. | |
