BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics and Statistics, an economics degree focused on analytical and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The first year covers foundational principles through Foundations of Economics, Global Economic Challenges, and Introductory Econometrics with Data Analytics. The second year advances quantitative study with Econometrics, Macroeconomics, and Mathematical and Statistical Foundations of Econometrics. Optional modules in the second year allow specialisation in areas such as development, environmental, and labour economics.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA (including Maths). IB: 6,6,6 32 points overall. To include 6 in HL Maths. BTEC: DDD in Business or Information Technology, plus A level grade A Maths
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics (LG13) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 63 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 28%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 41%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- No formal qualifications: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Economics
- Global Economic Challenges
- Introductory Econometrics with Data Analytics
- Discovering Economics: Academic and Professional Development.
- Macroeconomic Modelling and Analysis
- Microeconomic Modelling and Analysis
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Mathematical and Statistical Foundations of Econometrics
- Mathematical Methods for Statistics and Econometrics
- Addressing Real World Challenges: Development Economics
- Addressing Real World Challenges: Environmental Economics
- Addressing Real World Challenges: Labour Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £63,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham 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 Mathematical Economics and Statistics at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.