BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics, combining economic theory with applied quantitative analysis. Core topics include Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. A term-long study abroad placement at a partner university is available. The Graduate+ employability programme is offered as an optional supplement to the degree.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications AAT Diploma in Accounting: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) IFS / LIBF in Financial Studies: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 119 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 605 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 70%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economic History
- Professional Development for Economists
- Applied Economics
- Introduction to Finance
- Data Intelligence
- Economics and Sustainable Development
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Business Operations
- Dynamic Business Issues and Solutions
- Corporate Finance
- Accounting for Business
- Personal Wealth, Planning and Management
- Financial Modelling
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- International Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Labour Economics
- Money, Banking and Monetary Policy
- Real Estate Economics and Financial Bubbles
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £33,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £22,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Birmingham City University do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Birmingham City University?
80% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Birmingham City University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.