Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.
Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?
• Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures
• Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your...
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.
Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?
• Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures
• Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations
• Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses
• Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
• Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)
• Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 94% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).
Our Economics degree stands out by exposing you to a broad set of economic specialisms, while ensuring you have extensive knowledge of fundamental aspects of economics study.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A11-H72
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28.0
31.0
If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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