BSc Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year), an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Economics exploring the intersection of quantitative theory and economic systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Policy Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an integrated industrial placement year in their third year to gain practical professional experience before returning for final-year studies. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Matrices and Calculus, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Probability and Statistics, alongside optional choices like Mathematical Modelling and Programming. The second year advances quantitative competence with Applied Data Science, Linear Algebra, Microeconomic Analysis, and Multivariate Probability and Statistics. In the final fourth year, students deepen their expertise through core advanced study like Statistical Inference, while selecting from extensive optional modules spanning Behavioural Economics, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, and Public Policy Analysis.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
What students say
Based on about 119 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Matrices and Calculus
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Probability and Statistics
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling and Programming
- Multivariate Calculus
- Symmetry and Sequences
- Applied Data Science
- Linear Algebra
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Games and Strategic Behaviour
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
- Real-world Dynamics
- Placement
- Statistical Inference
- Behavioural Economics
- Changepoint and Time Series Analysis
- Dynamic Modelling
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Environmental Statistics
- Frontiers of Economics
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- International Trade and Business
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics of Generative Modelling
- Public Policy Analysis
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
- Stochastic Processes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £55,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University do next?
87% 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
88% 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.