University of Liverpool

Mathematics and Economics

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Economics and Mathematics are two subjects that compliment each other and will offer a firm foundation for your future career. At Liverpool you will have a choice of modules meaning you can tailor your degree to your strengths and interests. Mathematics is a fascinating, beautiful and diverse subject to study.

It underpins a wide range of disciplines; from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance. At Liverpool, our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation from which you may take your career in any number of directions. A Mathematics degree at the University of Liverpool is an excellent investment in your future.

We have a large department with highly qualified staff, a first-class reputation in teaching and research, and a great city in which to live and work. Economics and mathematics are both highly relevant subjects in today’s world. The two subjects come very much hand-in-hand and offer a firm foundation for your future career.

This degree combines them in about equal measure, with considerable flexibility in the choice of modules after the first year. Modules covered include microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, numbers, groups and codes, as well as core mathematics modules.

Key highlights

  • Combines economics and mathematics in roughly equal measure
  • Considerable flexibility in module choice after the first year
  • Modules include microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics
  • Study numbers, groups and codes alongside core mathematics modules
  • Programmes designed with the needs of employers in mind
  • Taught by a large department of highly qualified staff

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Mathematics
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in relevant diploma when combined; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Mathematics at H1
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — to include including grade A in Mathematics; accepted at grades
  • A-level: AB — to include including grade A in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Statistician
  • Investment analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £29,500; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £13,300

Admission

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