Economics (Top-Up Degree) (International applicants only) BSc (Hons)

Please note: This course is for International students only.<br/>For UK students, see our other Economics degrees.<br/><br/>BSc Economics (Top Up Degree) enables you to top up your higher education qualification to a bachelor’s degree even if you have not studied Economics previously. <br/><br/>Our one-year top up degree focusses on the core elements of economics such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and quantitative methods attractive to applicants with a background in subjects such as maths, science, finance or statistics.<br/><br/>Modules on the Top Up Degree are co-taught with the BSc Economics programme ensuring that you benefit from mixed cohorts and gain insight from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds to enhance your cross-cultural understanding and develop networks.<br/><br/>Gain real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia and be part of a diverse student body from over 60 different countries.<br/><br/>Economics at Swansea is ranked:<br/><br/>• Top 16 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/>• 17th for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/>• Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.<br/><br/>With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn't the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she's got a big personality! Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.<br/><br/>As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.<br/><br/>With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.<br/><br/>Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.