Undergraduate

BSc Mathematics and Economics

Message from the Director, LSE External Study.

The academic direction of this degree is undertaken by the London School of Economic and Political Science (LSE).

The degree in Mathematics and Economics aims to provide you with an understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets. You will learn about the pricing of financial assets, and why and how corporations issue various types of assets. You will also learn how banks (and other institutions) might use financial assets, for example derivatives, in their risk management procedures.

Key points

• a degree that focusses on understanding of the role of mathematics in the social sciences, especially economics and how they interact
• provides a thorough grounding in many advanced areas of mathematics and statistics
• develops critical skills for a wide range of professional or managerial careers
• an excellent preparation for further study or many good career options that require the application of quantitative skills (e.g. forecasting and risk)
• flexible study programme, not limited by class times or geographical location
• lasts between three and eight years
• total cost of just over £2,500 (if completed in the minimum study period of three years)

Summary of key dates
Application deadline	17 September (non-EU) 17 October (EU)
Registration deadline	30 November
Despatch of study materials	Shortly after your registration form is received
Examinations take place	May/June