Mathematics and Economics

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

ABC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,500

About this course

Expand your knowledge across two complementary disciplines and develop in-demand skills on our BSc Mathematics and Economics course.

This flexible course will prepare you for many careers in growing industries, allowing you to study to your strengths and discover new interests. You'll develop your skills in mathematics and economics, as well as learn how to code

98% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research impact has been classed as outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4-star and 3-star submissions – Mathematical Sciences). Our world-leading research informs modules and includes areas such as:

  • calculus

  • analysis

  • linear algebra

  • differential equations

  • numerical analysis.

    In the Department of Economics, you will be taught by academics who are informing policy decisions by governments, major multinational organisations, and agencies such as the UN and the World Bank, allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a choice between econometrics or economic theory in your second year.

    The University of Reading is ranked 10th in the UK in Business and Economics subjects (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024, United Kingdom providers only).

    For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics-and-economics

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABC
    Scottish Higher ABBBB

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers
    3542 Importers and exporters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,500