Professor Mitchell Berger, Lecturer in Mathematics, explains why he chose to study Maths at university.
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Mathematics with Economics utilises the expertise from both the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and The Business School.
This mathematics degree enables you to also explore modern economics, including topics from inflation to the control of monopoly power, and from the study of developing countries to the finance of multinational companies. This degree programme reflects that breadth of interest in a flexible course designed to suit you if you wish to study a broad curriculum or to specialise in a particular area.
This combination of skills makes graduates from this programme very attractive to a wide range of employers. Graduates enter a wide range of occupations, including economics, accountancy, business or academic careers. This course is designed to be relevant, innovative and challenging. You will receive research-led teaching, meaning that you will study and learn with the experts - those who are shaping the field of study.
Choosing Mathematics at Exeter gives you:
- The flexibility and freedom to choose a wide range of optional modules - enabling you to sample various disciplines and specialise if desired.
- Research led teaching - all academic staff are active, internationally recognised researchers across a wide range of mathematical topics.
- First-class equipment and excellent facilities - a £2.8 million investment including a major expansion of computer facilities and completely refitted lecture theatres.
- Staff committed to helping you make the best mathematics career choices - you'll be guided at every step to help you choose the best mathematics option for you.
Exeter offers a good work/life balance. There is plenty of regular scheduled contact time, the teaching is thorough and the staff are easy to contact. The university is a very inclusive community, there is something for everyone to do and you never feel alone.
Student radio is a big part of my uni-life and I take part in a variety of activities including being a DJ.
Jack Gordon
Bsc Mathematics with Economics
Exeter was a highly ranked University when I joined and since then has improved to an even higher ranking. The University gave me the opportunity to include Economics in my degree which was my ideal choice. My aim was to develop a wide range of skills while I am at the University and the course at Exeter has offered me just that as I was able to incorporate different subjects.
Lectures are well planned and structured in a way that it makes even complicated subjects much simpler. There are many support systems in place in the College that helps to manage your degree and time at the University. The on-line learning system always has notes and extra points to support your learning.
Exeter on its own is a fantastic city and is an ideal location as it has got good connection to other student cities where your friends might be studying. It is close to the coast and countryside, so it is easy to take a break from your busy student life. The social life is varied and exciting with huge number of opportunities to meet loads of people. Maths socials are a great way to meet your course friends but you also have other societies which allow you to meet students from different schools in the University.
I am currently applying for actuarial positions in graduate employer firms. The mathematics degree at Exeter has provided me with vital numeracy skills and a strong economic & statistical background which is important for an Actuarial career.
Rebecca Craddock–Taylor
BSc Mathematics with Economics
