BSc Mathematics and Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have a choice of modules to tailor the degree to individual strengths and interests.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma when combined with A level Mathematics grade A
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 101 offers from 112 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 56%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 83%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 34%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 24%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS
- INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
- PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
- ECONOMETRICS 1
- PROBABILITY
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
- MACROECONOMICS 1
- STATISTICS
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- OPERATIONAL RESEARCH: LINEAR AND CONVEX METHODS
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS 2
- SECURITIES MARKETS
- MACROECONOMICS 2
- QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
- APPLIED PROBABILITY
- GAME THEORY
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS
- ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS
- MATHEMATICS OF MACHINE LEARNING
- THE ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- ACTUARIAL MODELS
- STATISTICAL METHODS IN INSURANCE AND FINANCE
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- FINANCIAL COMPUTING IN R
- METHODS OF ECONOMIC INVESTIGATION 1: TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
- ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Economics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £60,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Economics at University of Liverpool 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 and Economics at University of Liverpool?
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 and Economics at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Economics at University of Liverpool?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 101 offers from 112 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Mathematics and Economics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Economics at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.