Mathematics with Economics

Mathematics and economics together form one of the most intellectually powerful combinations available at university. Mathematics provides the formal reasoning, modelling, and analytical tools that underpin modern economics, while economics provides the real-world questions that make those tools meaningful. Understanding how markets work, how prices signal information, how governments should respond to recession or inflation, and how individuals make decisions under uncertainty are questions that can only be fully addressed with the mathematical sophistication that this degree develops.

At Exeter you will study both disciplines at a level that takes each seriously on its own terms. The mathematics strand covers calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and mathematical methods that are directly applicable to economic and financial modelling. The economics strand covers micro and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and applied topics including labour economics, industrial organisation, and international trade.

The combination means you can engage with advanced economic research and policy analysis at a level that is not accessible to students without the mathematical training. The three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a professional environment before you graduate.

This is a degree that consistently produces graduates who are sought after in finance, economic analysis, government, and research. Roles in central banks, financial institutions, government economic departments, consultancies, and international organisations all draw on the skills this degree develops. Postgraduate study in economics, finance, statistics, or mathematics is also a well-trodden path, and the quantitative grounding the degree provides is strong preparation for highly competitive graduate programmes.