Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You’ll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses.
During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people’s decisions. By focusing on real-world issues, you’ll explore the foundations of economic theory and its applications.
You’ll learn about applying economic principles and methods to policy issues and increase your knowledge of UK and global economic instit...
Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You’ll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses.
During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people’s decisions. By focusing on real-world issues, you’ll explore the foundations of economic theory and its applications.
You’ll learn about applying economic principles and methods to policy issues and increase your knowledge of UK and global economic institutions. This will help you understand economic and policy decision-making.
Your first year will focus on key concepts in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. You’ll develop your core mathematics, statistics, data analysis and coding skills.
In Year 2, you’ll build on this through further study of economic theory. The econometric techniques and software skills you’ll develop will focus on estimating and forecasting economic relationships.
In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of optional units. This will give you the freedom to focus on your interests and career ambitions. These units will broadly cover advanced topics and up-to-date techniques in economics.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-04
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A65-D19
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus additional study - please see course pages on our website
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction including 12 credits from Mathematics units at Distinction. We are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics as part of your Access course (at least 12 graded credits of Level 3 Mathematics) to be able to succeed on our course. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
Not accepted
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including either HL Mathematics. We have a strong preference for applicants who are studying Higher Level Mathematics. If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 6 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus A in A Level Mathematics. We prefer the above qualifications in Business and you must also be studying A level Mathematics. We can also consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering or Science, but we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification. We prefer the above qualifications in Business. We can also consider Cambridge Technical qualifications in Engineering or Science, but we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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