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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Durham City
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Durham City
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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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 first two years include an equal balance of economics and mathematics modules, starting with a foundation in domestic economics, international economics, pure mathematics, statistics and probability in Year 1. As you progress through Years 2 and 3 you will gain a deeper understanding of core concepts in key areas of economics such as macroeconomics, microeconomics and data analysis, while in mathematics you will delve deeper into mathematical applications which typically include data science, statistics and/or probability theory.In the final year you draw on this learning to research and write a dissertation in either Economics or Mathematics. You’ll also have the option to develop complementary skills through our innovative interdisciplinary enterprise module. Working in groups, you can develop a business plan to bid for research funding for an applicable innovation.The wide array of option modules provides the flexibility to tailor your learning in line with your evolving interests. In addition, the common first year allows the option to transfer onto either the BA Economics, BSc Mathematics or BSc Natural Sciences at the end of the first year.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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
D*DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Including either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths.
Departments 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.
Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
We 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.
Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
Including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches) and 66 in two other Higher Level subjects.
Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.
And 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.
And 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.
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.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£30,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£30,000 per year
Students from International
£30000 Per year
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