BSc Economics and Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics, a mathematics and economics degree focused on analytical problem-solving and quantitative theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. Students build a foundation across the first two years before selecting from a broad range of modules in the final year. The first year covers core grounding through Foundations and Calculus, Principles of Economics, and Data, Evidence and Policy. The second year introduces specific theory and techniques via Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, and Econometric Analysis, alongside optional choices such as Development Economics or Linear Algebra. The final year centres on Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis alongside optional modules spanning Statistical Data Science, Cryptography, and Game Theory, with an optional Economics Dissertation available.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: 36 points, including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 59%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 64%
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 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations and Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Economics
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Mathematical Programming and Skills
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Probability and Markov Chains
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Statistical Inference and Linear Models
- Econometric Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Development Economics
- Econometric Theory
- Alternative Perspectives in Economics
- Industrial Organisation and Strategy
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Statistical Data Science
- Cryptography
- Operations Research
- Numerical Analysis
- Survival Analysis and Generalised Linear Models
- Decision Theory and Bayesian Statistics
- Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time
- Mathematical Finance in Continuous Time
- Advanced Regression and Multivariate Analysis
- Time Series
- Economics Dissertation
- Macroeconomics: Topics in Theory for Policy
- Game Theory
- Econometric Methods for Research
- Monetary Economics
- Political Economics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Health Economics
- International Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Social Policy
- Labour Economics
- International Economic Growth and Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics at University of York earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £63,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Mathematics at University of York 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 Economics and Mathematics at University of York?
82% 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 University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Mathematics at University of York 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 University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.