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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LG11

Economics and Mathematics

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,600Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On our BSc Economics and Mathematics course, you investigate topics in mathematics, and mathematical applications in economics. Mathematics develops strong problem-solving skills that will complement the economics side of your course and allow you to understand the more complex elements of the subject, so that you can examine the decisions of individuals, the strategies of firms, and the policies of individuals. You will explore topics including: - microeconomics (economics of producers and consumers) - macroeconomics (economics of nations) - financial topics such as derivatives, port... International tuition fees are £22,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Topics including:
Microeconomics (economics of producers and consumers)
Macroeconomics (economics of nations)
Financial topics such as derivatives
portfolio behaviour and asset pricing
Statistical methods for studying big data
Computational techniques in languages such as MATLAB and R
Relevant mathematical tools including calculus and differential equations
Mathematics i
UCAS Code:LG11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£30,000£33,000
3 years£24,000£29,000£36,500
5 years£27,500£36,000£45,000

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£31,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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