Mathematics with Economics

Mathematics with economics is a degree built on the recognition that modern economics is fundamentally a mathematical discipline. The most important developments in economic theory, from general equilibrium analysis and game theory to the econometric methods used to test economic models, rest on sophisticated mathematics, and the ability to work rigorously with mathematical tools is what distinguishes the most capable economists from those with only a descriptive understanding of the subject. A degree that develops both mathematics and economics in depth gives you a particularly powerful preparation for careers in research, finance, and quantitative analysis.

At Loughborough University, this three-year full-time programme gives you the strong mathematical background necessary for a thorough understanding of modern economics, studying both disciplines in depth rather than sacrificing one for the other. You will develop expertise in pure and applied mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and statistics, alongside economics modules covering microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and applied economic analysis. The combination develops your capacity for formal mathematical reasoning alongside your understanding of economic models and their relationship to real-world phenomena, producing graduates who are fluent in the language in which economics is increasingly conducted.

Graduates are in strong demand across finance, economics research, consultancy, data analysis, and the technology sector. The combination of mathematical rigour and economic understanding is particularly valued in investment management, quantitative trading, economic forecasting, and policy analysis, and graduates from programmes like this consistently perform well in competitive graduate recruitment processes. Many continue to postgraduate study in economics, finance, or mathematics, and some pursue research careers in which advanced mathematical economics is central.