BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Accounting, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a Consultancy Project in which students work in teams with an external organisation to investigate a defined business issue. Students also take a Professional Economist module focused on professional skills and career development.
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Entry requirements
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 required if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 112 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Economics (Autumn)
- Economics (Spring)
- Business Analytics
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Management and Enterprise
- Introduction to Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Tourism
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Principles of Strategic Management Accounting
- Personal Finance and Banking
- Technology in Marketing
- International Economics and Trade
- Econometrics
- Behavioural Insights and Experimental Methods
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Project Ymgynghoriaeth
- Consultancy Project
- Understanding the Global Economy
- Financial Economics
- Competition and Strategy
- Advanced Econometrics
- The Professional Economist
- Applied Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £25,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Bangor University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.