BSc Mathematics and Economics
About this course
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Economics, combining mathematical methods with economic analysis. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Programming, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Modules include Stochastic Processes, Data Visualisation, and Principles of Quantum Mechanics alongside economic theory. The programme combines these disciplines equally, with tuition from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics and a Business School holding triple-crown accreditation.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 93%: 69 offers from 74 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 67%
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 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 14%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economic Analysis
- Economic Applications
- Introductory Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Frontiers in Data Science A
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Groups and Rings
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Statistical Inference
- Stochastic Processes
- Data Visualisation
- Probability
- Regression
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods
- Monetary Economics
- Public Economics
- Financial Economics
- Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
- Health Economics
- Industrial Economics and Policy
- Game Theory
- Development Economics
- Happiness Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Clinical Trials
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science
- Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Global Education in Mathematics and Statistics
- Group Theory
- Linear Analysis
- Matrix Analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Stochastic Financial Modelling
- Experimental Design
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Extreme Value Theory
- Time Series
- Survival Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Statistical Modelling
- Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
- Markov Processes
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Career Development for final year students
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Economics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £47,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £61,500. The £47,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Economics at Newcastle 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 and Economics at Newcastle University?
83% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Economics at Newcastle University?
93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 69 offers from 74 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Mathematics and Economics at Newcastle University 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 Mathematics and Economics at Newcastle University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.