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Course summary
This dual honours degree combines advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economics issues and policy.
Combine advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economic issues.
Economics and mathematics complement one another perfectly, giving you the chance to develop the analytical skills that support sound economic reasoning – and the highly effective problem solving of a mathematician.
In your first year you will focus primarily on the mathematics modules, while also gaining a foundational knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis and their roles in economic policy making and analysis.
In your second and third years, you’ll choose from modules across both subjects to find a balance that suits you. You’ll also have the chance to do a year-long work placement, starting after your second year. This is a great opportunity to get paid work experience with employers in the UK.
Why study this course?
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Research-informed teaching - you’ll be taught by mathematics experts and economists whose modules are informed by their latest research.
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Variety, choice and flexibility - from a broad grounding in economic theory and analysis, this course allows you to specialise in your area of interest.
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Placement opportunities - this degree comes with the chance to do a year-long paid work placement, starting after your second year, with an employer in the UK.
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Excellent career prospects - 93.8% of economics students who graduated in 2020 were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university (2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, UK undergraduates).
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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:
- LG11
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- LG11
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- 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 - AAB
including A in Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
in a relevant subject + A in A Level Maths
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 9 at Merit
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
+ A in A Level Maths
Scottish Advanced Higher - A
A in Maths + AAABB in Scottish Highers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
with 6 in HL Maths
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
+ AA including Maths at A Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
including H2 in Maths
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Native Language A Levels can be accepted if taken alongside an acceptable A Level subject
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 14 other mathematics courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
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Course contact details
Department of Economics
Email:economics-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)114 222 3399
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