BSc Mathematics with Economics
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis degree combines the rigour of mathematics with the insights of economics, building strong quantitative and analytical skills that are valued across many industries. It suits students who enjoy solving problems with numbers and understanding how economies work. This page explains what the programme typically covers, how competitive entry is, and what you can do with the qualification.
What the programme covers
A programme like this usually brings together pure mathematics — algebra, calculus, and statistics — with economic theory and econometrics. You study how mathematical models explain demand, supply, inflation, growth, and individual decision-making, and you learn to interpret data and test economic ideas. Along the way you build skills in logical reasoning, problem solving, and quantitative analysis that are useful in a wide range of careers.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme is competitive at the University of Cape Coast. That means places are limited and you need strong WASSCE results to be in the running. For comparison, the same programme at Valley View University is less competitive, which could give you an alternative if your grades are borderline. Each institution sets its own requirements, so check whether your results qualify at the universities you are interested in.
What you can do with it
Graduates of mathematics with economics typically move into banking, financial analysis, insurance, data science, economic research, and public policy. The mathematical and statistical skills also provide a strong foundation for postgraduate study in economics, finance, statistics, or data science, and for professional qualifications in actuarial science and accountancy.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc Mathematics with Economics at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Banking
- Financial analysis
- Data science
- Economics research
- Public policy
- Insurance and actuarial work
- Statistical analysis
- Teaching