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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics and Mathematics
Durham University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Mathematics course at Durham University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
Including either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £30,000 per year |
| International | £30,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L125
Here's what Durham University says about its Economics and Mathematics course.
Course details From developing your knowledge of core economic theory and high-level mathematics and statistics to addressing the challenges associated with real-world data, this BSc will arm you with the tools you need to make effective decisions in our data-driven world.
The course explores the intricacies of economic analysis with an emphasis on resource allocation efficiency and effectiveness, while also offering the opportunity to tailor your learning to specialise in a specific area of mathematics or statistics. The BSc in Economics and Mathematics cultivates critical thinking, analytical prowess, problem-solving and logical reasoning. It serves as a gateway to a wide range of career options including the financial sector, policymaking, education and international development.
Why Durham University? Natural Sciences is a challenging and rewarding choice for science students who wish to study more than one subject. Taught by discipline specialists this course brings together the complementary fields of economics and mathematics, and offers opportunities to specialise within disciplines. You will have access to a wide range of facilities across multiple departments. Facilities will depend on the subject specialism but include laboratories, libraries, project spaces, lecture theatres, study and networking spaces as well as shared social spaces. You will also benefit from excellent IT facilities including Learn Ultra, Durham’s virtual learning environment. You will have access to up to 1.6 million printed books, 25,000 eJournals and over 850,000 eBooks in the main library.
Rankings Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 21 subjects in the World Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2025) 5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 5th in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Career Opportunities Graduates acquire a valuable range of subject-specific skills across disciplines with the capacity to make creative connections. They are highly employable in a diverse range of careers and sectors. Natural Sciences graduates have the academic knowledge, flexibility and technical skills to take on roles including consulting, accounting, banking and investment, research, software engineer, data scientist, international development, and government.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Natural Sciences
Location
Durham City | Durham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Natural sciences
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For current information please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details.
How you will be assessed
The majority of modules are assessed entirely by examination, while others also include an element of continuous assessment including online tests, presentations and project reports.
The final-year Dissertation is an opportunity to bring your prior learning to an area of economics or mathematics of your choice. The Dissertation, completed under the supervision of an academic from your chosen subject area, makes up one-third of your final-year marks.
In addition to the help provided by your subject lecturers, you can also access extensive support for your assessments through ASC, the Academic Skills Centre. See below for details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-skills-centre/
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Durham University students who took the Economics and Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
69%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
33%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Durham University. These students are taking Economics and Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Chemistry | A* | |||||
| Physics | A* | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Biology | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Economics and Mathematics at Durham University.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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