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Mathematics and Economics
Key Information
Why study this course?

You’ll learn a wide range of mathematics techniques and approaches
to problem solving which will enable you to understand and solve
complex problems affecting the economics of households, businesses
and governments.
This dual honours course combines an equal balance of subjects relating
to mathematics and economics. You’ll deepen your understanding of
pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, learning to
apply them in a range of economic contexts at micro and macro level.
You’ll use what you learn to develop precise arguments and present
results to a range of audiences. You’ll combine theoretical analysis with
up-to-date knowledge about current issues, and explore the formulation
and effects of public economic policies. In our IT labs, you’ll learn to
use professional software tools to analyse and interpret real economic
data. You will study in an intellectually stimulating environment amongst
academic staff producing world-leading research.

Indicative modules

First year
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Introductory Microeconomics
• Introductory Macroeconomics
• Quantitative Methods
Second year
• Differential Equations
• Complex Variable I
and Vector Calculus
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Open Economy
Macroeconomics
Third year
• Labour Economics
• Group Theory
• Professional Mathematics
• Codes and Cryptography
• Professional Mathematics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Numercial Analysis
• Advanced topics in
Microeconomics
• Dynamic Macroeconomics
• Industrial Organisation
• Economics of the EU

What will this mean
for my future?

Both Mathematics and Economics
help you to take novel approaches
to problem solving and make
critical interpretations of data and
text – all of which are in demand
from employers in business and
government. You might choose
to work as an economist, perhaps
in the City or with the prestigious
Government Economic Service.
You could go into banking,
insurance, accounting, software
development or management
consultancy. You might choose
to work as an investment analyst,
actuary, statistician or financial
adviser. This undergraduate
degree will also prepare you
for postgraduate studies in
Economics, Finance, Mathematics
or related areas.

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/ugcourses

Course type
Dual honours

For information on dual
honours combinations please
visit www.keele. ac.uk/
ugcourses

Course duration
Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
BBB or ABC

For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

Sara Mandujano
Velazquez

Mathematics and Economics,
Third Year
In high school one tends to learn
many formulas and how to solve
an integral, or what demand and
supply is, but rarely does one get
to apply this knowledge to a real
world scenario. Now, at university
level, you finally start being able
to apply this knowledge to more
tangible things and see how
everything comes together and it is
a wonderful thing to experience.
Smart minds choose Keele

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