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Mathematics and Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

How do government economic policies affect us? What drives inflation and interest rates? How can using mathematical models help tackle unemployment? Our BSc Mathematics and Economics explores these questions and more.

This course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key economic principles. It is run jointly with the School of Economics.

About mathematics and economics at the University of Nottingham

You will study core first-year mathematics modules in topics such as calculus, probability and statistics. This will develop your skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. The year will include an overview of economics, covering micro and macro economics.

As you progress to the later years of your degree, you'll have more flexibility to choose topics from optional modules. You'll choose a dedicated economics pathway subject to your interests in:

  • microeconomics

  • macroeconomics

  • econometrics

In your final year you have the option to do a mathematics group project. This gives you the chance to work collaboratively on a substantial maths problem. You'll be supervised by expert teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your report-writing and team-working skills.

Careers and employability

These transferable skills can help in your career planning. Many of our graduates work in roles including government, international trade and education.

Modules

All students follow a common programme of study for the first year. You will focus on core modules that provide a solid foundation in the main mathematical topics. You'll build on your existing knowledge in areas such as calculus, probability and statistics. You will also study an overview of economics, covering micro and macroeconomics.

Your time in the second year is equally split between mathematics and economics. You'll select a dedicated economics pathway - subject to your interests in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Alongside this, you'll select a combination of maths and economics optional modules.

All modules in the third year are optional. Your mathematical studies will be divided between topics such as data analysis and modelling, linear analysis and stochastic models. You could choose to do a mathematics project, giving you the chance to work on a self-directed investigation based on a substantial mathematical problem. Supervision will be provided by an academic member of staff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop IT and report writing skills.

You will complement the maths modules by choosing economics modules from an extensive list available.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
GL11
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GL11
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA - AAA

A Level Mathematics is essential. A Level Further Mathematics (in additional to A Level Mathematics) is preferred but not required: - A*AA including Mathematics - AAA including Mathematics and Further Mathematics - AAA including Mathematics, plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics The following A Levels are not accepted: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 42 credits M: 3 credits

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

Scottish Higher - AAAAB

This qualification is only accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level grades A*A, including A* Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

Advanced Higher Mathematics grade A is required. This qualification is only accepted when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

including Higher Level grade 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, Higher Level Certificates 6,6,6 including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B

This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is only accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects and grades.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2 D3 M1 with grade D2 Mathematics D3 D3 M2 with grade D3 Mathematics and D3 Further Mathematics

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English grade 4/C.

Lower offers will not be made based on STEP/MAT/TMUA tests, although these may be considered in the admissions process.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Minimum 6.0 in each element.
TOEFL (iBT)90Minimum 19 in Writing and Listening; 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking.
PTE Academic71Minimum 65 in each element.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£23000*Year 1
International£23000*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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