BSc Mathematics and Economics
Is this programme for me?
This degree is for you if you:
- wish to pursue a career in economics and need a firm foundation in mathematics in order to
undertake the postgraduate study necessary to follow such a career path
- wish to study a degree suitable for students of high mathematical ability, combining and relating
mathematics, statistics and economics.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough grounding in advanced areas of mathematics and statistics, chosen from a
range of topics including a high proportion relevant to economics and finance.
Programme structure
The degree consists of 12 courses.
Prestige and career progression
The programme has been developed by academics at The London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the
social sciences. This degree will prepare you for professional or managerial careers, particularly
in areas requiring the application of quantitative skills, e.g. forecasting and risk.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You have between 3-8 years to complete the programme. The total fee payable to the University
is £3,528. Please note that this figure does not reflect any annual fee increase and assumes
completion in the minimum study period permitted.
Study materials
The study materials that we send you include:
- Strategies for success – an academic advice and study skills handbook containing
information about study techniques, planning your studies, making the best use of resources and
preparing for examinations.
- Student handbook.
- Subject guides (offering advice on how to use textbooks).
- Past exam papers and Examiners' reports - these resources are updated annually and are available
to download.
- Regulations.
Study support and online resources
You can either study independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for additional classes at
a local institution (either full time or part time) and benefit from the more formalized support
this provides. Please see our Directory of Institutions for
further information.
- LSE arranges a Study weekend in February each year. This consists of short
courses desgined to help you with examination preparation and technique. You will also have the
opportunity to discuss your studies with subject specialists.
- LSE also runs a Summer School each year, usually from July to mid-August,
to which all students are welcome.
- Online resources including Examiners' reports and past exam papers, the Student
handbook, Regulations, course information sheets, reading lists, a ‘News and notices’ section.
It also contains the first four chapters of subject guides for most courses. On registering you
will also gain access to the Virtual Learning Environment.
- Online Library giving access to Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search
Premier and Business Source Premier.
Summary of key dates
| Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you intend to sit your first exams |
| Registration deadline |
30 November |
| Despatch of study materials |
Shortly after your registration form is received |
| Examinations take place |
May/June |