Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics and Mathematics course at University of Bristol.
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A*,A*,A
Standard offer: A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. Contextual offer: AAA including Mathematics and another mathematics-related subject, or AAB including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
| 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 | £28,200 per year |
| International | £28,200 per year |
UCAS code: LG11
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Economics and Mathematics course.
This joint honours degree combines high-level mathematics with a technically rigorous economics programme that emphasises the use of mathematical tools, including econometrics – the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models.
This degree will give you an edge in applying the rigour and logic of mathematics to a wide range of economic phenomena. For example, you'll learn how to use advanced linear algebra to analyse high-dimensional economic data or how to use the mathematical structure of complex networks to model strategic interactions.
You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments and cutting-edge research. Our research ranks in the top five amongst UK universities for economics and econometrics as well as for mathematics (REF 2021). We are also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.
You'll build a solid grounding in the fundamentals of both disciplines, including applied analysis, probability and statistics, micro- and macroeconomics, and econometrics. You'll also be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions with optional modules – exploring topics ranging from data science to behavioural economics, financial mathematics to machine learning, time series analysis to international trade, and more.
The option to undertake a final year dissertation also gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a specialist area of economics, as you hone your research and analysis capabilities exploring a question of particular interest to you.
By the end of the programme, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 26% more than other UK economics graduates within five years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £42,500 and £77,500 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2024).
Recent BSc Economics and Mathematics graduates have gone on to roles such as Data Analyst, Proprietary Trader, Audit Associate, and Environmental Advisor. They work at globally renowned organisations including JP Morgan, Amazon, PwC, and Scotiabank.
Our Economics and Mathematics BSc is accredited by IFoA.
Source: University of Bristol
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Economics, Finance and Management
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Economics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.
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Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...
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Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Economics and Mathematics course at University of Bristol features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
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?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
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How well organised is your course?
79%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
low
Student voice
75%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
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Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
81%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
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?
90%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
The Economics and Mathematics course at University of Bristol features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Economics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
We have no information about graduates who took Economics and Mathematics at University of Bristol.
The Economics and Mathematics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Bristol graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£29.9k
First year after graduation
£39.4k
Third year after graduation
£47.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£35k
First year after graduation
£44.5k
Third year after graduation
£59.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics and Mathematics.
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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