BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics

Course overview

Learn to build mathematical models for deciphering patterns, predicting future developments and recommending financial strategies., Understand and study the future of markets

Key highlights

Build mathematical models to decipher patterns and predict future developments
Learn to recommend financial strategies using mathematical analysis
Study how markets work and how they may develop
Taught jointly by economics and mathematics departments
Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA — to include including Mathematics
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, including 85% in Mathematics; Equivalent qualifications from your country
International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken
Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - A in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone
Foundation year — International foundation programme: Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Economist
Actuarial analyst
Financial analyst
Data analyst
Investment analyst
Quantitative analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £27,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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