Economics and Mathematics

About this course

Economics and mathematics is a degree that combines two disciplines which have an exceptionally productive relationship. Economic theory increasingly relies on sophisticated mathematical modelling to describe how markets work, how agents make decisions, and how economies evolve over time. Mathematics provides the tools, from calculus and linear algebra to probability theory and optimisation, that make those models tractable and testable. Studying both together equips you with a level of analytical rigour that opens some of the most competitive career paths available to any UK graduate. At Leeds, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you a combination of professional experience and international academic exposure that is unusual in mathematical economics. The sandwich year allows you to apply your quantitative skills in a

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Protective service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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