BSc Economics 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a wide range of careers in economics and beyond.

We teach economics in a technically rigorous way. Econometrics – the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models – is a central component of the programme.

As well as building core knowledge in mathematics, statistics, macro- and microeconomics, you'll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions with optional modules. This enables you to explore topics ranging from behavioural economics to machine learning, health economics to international trade, banking and finance to accounting, and much more.

A dissertation will further enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a specialist area of economics, as you hone your research and analysis capabilities exploring a question of particular interest to you.

Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification, and you’ll apply and develop your high level maths skills on this programme (if you do not have a suitable Mathematics A-level or an accepted equivalent, and aren’t currently studying for one, you should consider applying for our BA Economics instead). You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research – research which ranks in the top five for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (REF 2021). We are also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.

By the end of the programme, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 28% more than other UK economics graduates within five years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £44,000 and £87,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).

Recent BSc Economics graduates have gone on to work at globally renowned organisations including Deloitte, the Bank of England, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, EY, the NHS, KPMG, Mastercard, HMRC, Amazon Web Services, Citibank, and Hargreaves Lansdown.

Job roles of recent course graduates include Data Analyst, Economist, Investment Officer, Tax Consultant, Business Development Associate, Cloud Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Maths Teacher, Corporate Finance Analyst, Freelance Writer, Credit Analyst, Operations Specialist, Audit Associate, and Independent Financial Planner.

Should I choose the BSc or BA in Economics?

Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification (or an accepted equivalent), and a high level of maths skills is required to succeed on the programme. Our BA Economics degree also has a quantitative focus, but this route is specifically designed to embed accelerated learning of the statistics and mathematical skills required of modern economists.

We would normally recommend that BSc Economics is well suited for those who have studied A-level Mathematics (or suitable equivalent), while BA Economics is well suited for those who have strong numerical and data skills, but have not formally studied mathematics to a full A-level (or suitable equivalent).

Please see the programme structures and full entry requirements for both our BSc Economics and BA Economics, including which A-level equivalent qualifications we accept, to help with your decision-making.

Accreditations

Our Economics BSc is accredited by CIMA.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a wide range of careers in economics and beyond.

We teach economics in a technically rigorous way. Econometrics – the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models – is a central component of the programme.

As well as building core knowledge in mathematics, statistics, macro- and microeconomics, you'll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions with optional modules. This enables you to explore topics ranging from behavioural economics to machine learning, health economics to international trade, banking and finance to accounting, and much more.

A dissertation will further enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a specialist area of economics, as you hone your research and analysis capabilities exploring a question of particular interest to you.

Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification, and you’ll apply and develop your high level maths skills on this programme (if you do not have a suitable Mathematics A-level or an accepted equivalent, and aren’t currently studying for one, you should consider applying for our BA Economics instead). You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research – research which ranks in the top five for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (REF 2021). We are also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.

By the end of the programme, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 28% more than other UK economics graduates within five years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £44,000 and £87,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).

Recent BSc Economics graduates have gone on to work at globally renowned organisations including Deloitte, the Bank of England, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, EY, the NHS, KPMG, Mastercard, HMRC, Amazon Web Services, Citibank, and Hargreaves Lansdown.

Job roles of recent course graduates include Data Analyst, Economist, Investment Officer, Tax Consultant, Business Development Associate, Cloud Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Maths Teacher, Corporate Finance Analyst, Freelance Writer, Credit Analyst, Operations Specialist, Audit Associate, and Independent Financial Planner.

Should I choose the BSc or BA in Economics?

Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification (or an accepted equivalent), and a high level of maths skills is required to succeed on the programme. Our BA Economics degree also has a quantitative focus, but this route is specifically designed to embed accelerated learning of the statistics and mathematical skills required of modern economists.

We would normally recommend that BSc Economics is well suited for those who have studied A-level Mathematics (or suitable equivalent), while BA Economics is well suited for those who have strong numerical and data skills, but have not formally studied mathematics to a full A-level (or suitable equivalent).

Please see the programme structures and full entry requirements for both our BSc Economics and BA Economics, including which A-level equivalent qualifications we accept, to help with your decision-making.

Accreditations

Our Economics BSc is accredited by CIMA.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
168+
88+
38+
67+
Typical offer

A-level standard offer: A*AA including Mathematics
A-level contextual offer: AAB including Mathematics



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening,and no score below 6.0
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level G.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
28,200 GBP

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