Mathematics and Economics with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)

Expand your knowledge across two complementary disciplines and develop in-demand skills on our BSc Mathematics and Economics course.<br/><br/>This flexible course will prepare you for many careers in growing industries, allowing you to study to your strengths and discover new interests. Youll develop your skills in mathematics and economics, as well as learn how to code.<br/><br/>This four-year degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement, allowing you to graduate with experience in the industry. We offer a variety of placements in areas such as finance, logistics, and technology, and across a range of national and international organisations, such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP and the NHS.<br/><br/>98% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research impact has been classed as outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4-star and 3-star submissions – Mathematical Sciences). Our world-leading research informs modules and includes areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- calculus<br/><br/><br/>- analysis<br/><br/><br/>- linear algebra<br/><br/><br/>- differential equations<br/><br/><br/>- numerical analysis.<br/><br/><br/>In the Department of Economics, you will be taught by academics who are informing policy decisions by governments, major multinational organisations, and agencies such as the UN and the World Bank, allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, with a choice between econometrics or economic theory in your second year. <br/><br/>The University of Reading is ranked 10th in the UK in Business and Economics subjects (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024, United Kingdom providers only).<br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics-and-economics-with-a-placement-year