BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Economics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Develop your mathematical expertise with a solid foundation in economics as you delve into the power of maths and how it underpins economic systems and modelling. You will learn how to apply mathematical and statistical theory to understand how governments, commerce and households shape global economic policies and growth. Studying this combination at Lancaster University means you benefit from a curriculum at the cutting-edge of research across two highly ranked departments, Mathematical Sciences and Economics, providing you with an outstanding education.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: School of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Matrices and Calculus, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Probability and Statistics. Year 2 core modules: Applied Data Science, Linear Algebra, Microeconomic Analysis, Multivariate Probability and Statistics. Year 3 core modules: Placement. Year 4 core modules: Statistical Inference.

Career pathways

As a graduate of Lancaster you’ll enjoy excellent employment prospects. Your qualification in Mathematics with Economics, along with your problem-solving skills, analytical abilities and organisational expertise, will make you highly desirable to employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: 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. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to have evidence that you had the equivalent of A level Mathematics grade A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A on a case-by-case basis. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level Mathematics grade A plus A level grade A in a second subject and BTEC at D, or plus BTEC(s) DD on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 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). T levels: Only considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 29,400 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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