BSc Mathematics with Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Economics, combining mathematical methods with economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and delivered jointly with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Aston Business School. A placement year and a foundation year pathway are available.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 73%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Probability
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Statistics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Vector Calculus
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations and their Methods
- Numerical Methods
- Stochastic Processes
- Mathematics Team Project
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- EPS Placement Year
- Mathematics Major Project
- Partial Differential Equations
- Computational Mathematics
- Further Topics in Microeconomics
- Further Topics in Macroeconomics
- Financial Mathematics 1
- Financial Mathematics 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £59,000. The £48,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Economics at Aston University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.