Economics and Mathematics

University of Sheffield

This dual honours degree combines advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economics issues and policy.**Combine advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economic issues.**Economics and mathematics complement one another perfectly, giving you the chance to develop the analytical skills that support sound economic reasoning – and the highly effective problem solving of a mathematician.In your first year you will focus primarily on the mathematics modules, while also gaining a foundational knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis and their roles in economic policy making and analysis.In your second and third years, you’ll choose from modules across both subjects to find a balance that suits you. You’ll also have the chance to do a year-long work placement, starting after your second year. This is a great opportunity to get paid work experience with employers in the UK.**Why study this course?**- **Research-informed teaching** - you’ll be taught by mathematics experts and economists whose modules are informed by their latest research.- **Variety, choice and flexibility** - from a broad grounding in economic theory and analysis, this course allows you to specialise in your area of interest.- **Placement opportunities** - this degree comes with the chance to do a year-long paid work placement, starting after your second year, with an employer in the UK.- **Excellent career prospects** - 93.8% of economics students who graduated in 2020 were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university (2020-21 Graduate Outcomes Survey, UK undergraduates).

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