Undergraduate

Economics and Mathematical Sciences

UK University

Overview

Economics and Mathematical Sciences is taught at a number of UK universities, and the entry terms are set department by department rather than nationally. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Economics covers finance, marketing, operations and people management before you pick a specialism, which suits applicants who have not settled on one yet.

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Careers opportunities

One of the strongest signalling degrees for finance, consulting and government, and the mathematical content is what recruiters read it for. Applicants aiming at economist posts should check the course has enough econometrics.

Roles graduates go into

  • Economist
  • Economic consultant
  • Data or research analyst
  • Policy adviser
  • Investment or research analyst
  • Actuarial or risk analyst

Where they work

  • Government departments and the Bank of England
  • Economic consultancies
  • Banks and asset managers
  • Regulators and competition authorities
  • Think tanks and international organisations
After the course

A master's in economics is close to mandatory for the Government Economic Service and for most economist job titles.

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