Mathematics with Economics BSc (Hons)

<strong>Are you intrigued by the role of mathematics in shaping the realm of economics? If so, this course could be for you.</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>Accredited* by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), our mathematics with economics degree provides a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum. It combines foundational mathematical concepts with economic theories, allowing you to have a deep understanding of both fields. You will engage in data analysis, quantitative techniques, and problem-solving, enhancing your analytical prowess. The program delves into economic dynamics, policy analysis, and mathematical modelling, equipping graduates with versatile skills applicable across industries. <br/><br/>This course is delivered jointly with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Aston Business School, and combines economics, finance and business-oriented modules with applied maths modules.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £39,800 five years after graduating (Mathematical Sciences; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Mathematics; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• More for less - Ranked 2nd in the UK (Mathematics) and 8th in the UK (Economics) for ‘value added’ (Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent experience - Ranked 12th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (Economics; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/><br/>The transferable skills that our mathematics programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>• Auditor<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Associate data scientist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Junior statistician<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tax analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Systems analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate software engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Actuarial analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• IT business analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Admiral Insurance, KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Grant Thornton, Experian, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and TikTok.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*This programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Aston University was ranked 22nd in the Guardian University Guide, 2023, and aims to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business. Located in Birmingham, Aston’s inspiring teaching, original research, and enterprise expertise deliver impact locally and around the globe.<br/><br/>Aston is a Top 25 University (Guardian, 2023) as well as being in the top 20 for Earnings, with graduates’ average salary being £34,800 five years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2022). We are ranked 16th in UK by this measure.<br/><br/><br/>Students are supported on their path to well-paying jobs by over 2,000 Undergraduate work placements (academic year 2021-22), helping them gain real world experience whilst they study.