BSc Economics and Mathematics
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc in Mathematics and Economics, combining mathematical methods with economic theory. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, and Data Analysis. This joint honours degree offers optional modules in financial and industrial economics in later years.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BBB (Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 - 5,5,5 at Higher Level or 34-30 points overall including 6 in Maths at Higher Level.
What students say
Based on about 99 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 51%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Academic Integrity
- Statistical Methods 1
- Calculus
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Linear Algebra I
- Employability 1
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics 1
- Statistical Methods 2
- Probability Theory
- Employability 2
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Industrial Growth and Competition
- Personnel Economics
- Introduction to Economic Growth
- Vector Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis
- Linear Algebra II
- Ring Theory
- Group Theory
- Further Linear Algebra and Modules
- Complex Analysis
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Industrial Economics 1
- Financial Economics 1
- Financial Economics 2
- Advanced Econometrics I
- Advanced Econometrics II
- Understanding Financial Crises
- Environmental Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Monetary Economics
- Topics in Game Theory
- Advanced Economic Theory
- Financial Econometrics with Data Science
- Labour Economics
- Philosophy of Economics
- Public Economics
- Topics in Economic History
- Data Presentation and Visualisation
- Advanced Topics in Game Theory
- Economics of Inequality
- Dissertation in Economics
- Mathematics Project
- Number Theory
- Complexity Theory
- Quantum Theory 1
- Non-Linear Dynamic Systems
- Inference
- Time Series Analysis
- Channels
- Mathematics of Financial Markets
- Combinatorics
- Cipher Systems
- Electromagnetism
- Applications of Field Theory
- Mathematics in the Classroom
- Computational Number Theory
- Principles of Algorithm Design
- Dynamics of Real Fluids
- Quantum Theory 2
- Markov Chains and Applications
- Quantum Information and Coding
- Financial Mathematics I
- Financial Mathematics II
- Error Correcting Codes
- Cryptography
- Topology
- Introduction to Optimisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £59,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
82% 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 at Royal Holloway, University of London?
84% 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 at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 at Royal Holloway, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.