MSci Mathematics with Economics

at University of Exeter

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1

In addition to taking core modules in mathematics you will study the basic concepts and principles of micro-economics, and see how it can be applied to a variety of problems.
 

• Foundations
• Mathematical Structures
• Mathematical Methods
• Probability, Statistics and Data
• Economics I
• Economics II

Year 2

In your second year you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the tools used in microeconomic analysis. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from several optional modules in Mathematics including Vector Calculus and Algebra.
Placement year (if taken)
 

• Microeconomics II

Placement year (if taken)
If you choose the ‘with a Year in Industry’ variant of this degree, your placement will take place in the third year of this five-year degree. 

Year 3 (Year 4 if taking placement year)

In your third year you’ll learn how mathematical techniques are used in valuing and managing financial instruments, and how statistical techniques are applied to economic data. You’ll also have the freedom to choose modules in Mathematics from across the department such as Fluid Dynamics and Theory of Weather and Climate. 30 credits may be chosen from outside the areas of mathematics and economics.
 

• Level 3 Economics options    

Final year

The focus of your final year will be a research-led project through which you will explore a topic of your choice. You’ll be supervised by an academic with expertise in your chosen field and gain experience working as an independent researcher.
 

• Analysis and Computation for Finance
• Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing
• Mathematics, Business and Finance Project

A-Level
 

• A*AA
• GCE AL Maths grade A Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

IB
 

•    38/766
• HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches)

BTEC    
 

• D*DD
• Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL Maths grade A

GCSE
 

• 4 or C
• Grade 4/C in GCSE English language

Contextual Offer
 

• A-Level: AAB
• IB: 32/655
• BTEC: DDM

• UK students: £9,250 per year
• International students: £22,500 per year

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Mathematics but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
 

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Analyst Programmer
• Business Analyst
• Credit Risk Analyst
• Data Science Developer
• Investment Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Statistician
• Tax Manager