Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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**Why choose this course**• Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics course provides you with high-level economics, mathematics and statistical skills in about equal parts. • Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real-world case studies and economic applications brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations. • You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning ...Read more


Why choose this course

• Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics course provides you with high-level economics, mathematics and statistical skills in about equal parts.
• Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real-world case studies and economic applications brought to classrooms by research active academics. Many of our academic staff are advisers to governments and world-renowned organisations.
• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in data driven industries.


What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics course takes core components of economics and blends these with modules that cover those aspects of mathematics that are most relevant for economists. You’ll study the economic behaviour of economic agents such as individuals, firms and governments. You’ll also gain the mathematical and statistical expertise needed to tackle the most challenging economic and data-driven problems. By the end of the course, you’ll have a highly sought-after mix of skills, equipping you to solve real-world problems in economics, finance, business and public policy.

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Economics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£29,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£28,000
Mathematics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:AAB. Required subjects:Mathematics at Grade A.Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:AAABBRequired subjects:Mathematics grade A.GCSE or Equivalent:English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths:Scottish National 5 - A. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

Overall:AABRequired subjects:Mathematics grade A.GCSE or Equivalent:English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths:Scottish National 5 - A. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction, 6 at Merit, and an additional A level Mathematics grade A. Required subjects:A level Mathematics grade A.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

Overall:34.Required subjects:Maths Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7 or Maths Applications and Interpretation HL6.GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall:DDD and A level Mathematics grade A.Required subjects:A level Mathematics grade A.

Overall:Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.Required subjects:A level Mathematics grade A.We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
99%
Further Mathematics
66%
Physics
48%
Chemistry
26%
Economics
25%
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Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
86%
Economics
81%
Physics
17%
Further Mathematics
15%
Geography
15%
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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