BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics and Mathematics, a mathematics and economics degree focused on quantitative analysis and economic theory. Core topics include Statistics. Students undertake a mandatory year abroad or a professional placement. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Microeconomics 1, Macroeconomics 1, Core pure and statistical mathematics A, and Core pure and statistical mathematics B. The second year builds further competence via Microeconomics 2, Econometrics, Statistics 2A, and Statistics 2B. The third year consists of study abroad and a professional placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall and either 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 154 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 24%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Teaching Professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 52%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core pure and statistical mathematics A
- Core pure and statistical mathematics B
- Macroeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 1
- Econometrics
- Microeconomics 2
- Statistics 2A
- Statistics 2B
- Study abroad
- Professional placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £45,500 after 3 years, £63,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £88,000. The £63,000 median after five years is £23,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.