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Economics and Mathematics
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 29/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Durham City
Course summary
Course details
From developing your knowledge of core economic theory and high-level mathematics and statistics to addressing the challenges associated with real-world data, this BSc will arm you with the tools you need to make effective decisions in our data-driven world.
The course explores the intricacies of economic analysis with an emphasis on resource allocation efficiency and effectiveness, while also offering the opportunity to tailor your learning to specialise in a specific area of mathematics or statistics.
The BSc in Economics and Mathematics cultivates critical thinking, analytical prowess, problem-solving and logical reasoning. It serves as a gateway to a wide range of career options including the financial sector, policymaking, education and international development.
Why Durham University?
Natural Sciences is a challenging and rewarding choice for science students who wish to study more than one subject.
Taught by discipline specialists this course brings together the complementary fields of economics and mathematics, and offers opportunities to specialise within disciplines.
You will have access to a wide range of facilities across multiple departments. Facilities will depend on the subject specialism but include laboratories, libraries, project spaces, lecture theatres, study and networking spaces as well as shared social spaces.
You will also benefit from excellent IT facilities including Learn Ultra, Durham’s virtual learning environment. You will have access to up to 1.6 million printed books, 25,000 eJournals and over 850,000 eBooks in the main library.
Rankings
50th in the World for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2024
2nd in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 for Natural Sciences
90% of courses are in the UK Top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2024
Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire a valuable range of subject-specific skills across disciplines with the capacity to make creative connections. They are highly employable in a diverse range of careers and sectors.
Natural Sciences graduates have the academic knowledge, flexibility and technical skills to take on roles including consulting, accounting, banking and investment, research, software engineer, data scientist, international development, and government.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Economics
- Mathematics
Modules
For current information please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details.
Assessment method
The majority of modules are assessed entirely by examination, while others also include an element of continuous assessment including online tests, presentations and project reports.
The final-year Dissertation is an opportunity to bring your prior learning to an area of economics or mathematics of your choice. The Dissertation, completed under the supervision of an academic from your chosen subject area, makes up one-third of your final-year marks.
In addition to the help provided by your subject lecturers, you can also access extensive support for your assessments through ASC, the Academic Skills Centre. See below for details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-skills-centre/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Durham City
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2025
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:
- L125
- Institution code:
- D86
- Campus name:
- Durham City
- Campus Code:
- O
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Durham University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- does not have vacancies
- does not have vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland does not have vacancies
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
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:
- L125
- Institution code:
- D86
- Campus name:
- Durham City
- Campus Code:
- O
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Durham has a long and proud history of welcoming students from countries across the globe. For further details please visit: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/international/
International students who do not meet direct entry requirements for this degree might have the option to complete an International Foundation Year. For further details please visit: https://www.durhamisc.com/programmes/international-foundation-year
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
A*AAIncluding either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DDAnd either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths (or equivalent) is required.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 creditsWe require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Scottish Higher
AAAAADepartments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AAASpecific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38 pointsIncluding 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches) and 66 in two other Higher Level subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not acceptedExtended Project
Not acceptedLeaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H2, H2, H2Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2, D3, D3Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DDAnd either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths (or equivalent) is required.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses.
Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.
In addition to satisfying the University’s general entry requirements, please note:
We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer.
We are pleased to consider applications for deferred entry.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component under 6.0 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | with no component under 23 |
Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by visiting the link below under English Language requirements.
You should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course.
For more information on pre-sessional courses please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/pre-sessional-english-language-required/
English Language requirements https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
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.
Contextual offer: AAB-AAC-ABB
EITHER AAB including AA in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level OR AAB including A in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths OR AAC including either AA in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level OR ABB including A in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| EU | £30000 | Year 1 |
| International | £30000 | Year 1 |
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
The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.
The tuition fees shown for overseas and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees are subject to an annual inflationary increase. In deciding the annual level of increase the University will take into account inflationary pressures on the costs of delivery. Tuition fees will rise annually by up to the higher of 6% or the latest annual percentage increase in the Consumer Prices Index.
There may also be additional course costs for things like books (if you want to purchase them), field trips etc.
Sponsorship information
Durham University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to academically well-qualified and highly motivated students. For further details, including deadlines for application, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/
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