BA Economics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Economics, available over three years full time or four years with a professional placement year. The course uses portfolio-style assessments and small group teaching. Students select their own research topics and project formats, with modules designed to build from foundational to applied economic thinking.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below. A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. All applicants will need to hold GCSE passes at Grade 4/C or above (or recognised equivalents) in English and Mathematics. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 48%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £23,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at Bath Spa University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Economics at Bath Spa University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.