BA Economics
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in Economics BA, an economics degree centred on quantitative and theoretical approaches to economic systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. Students complete a final-year dissertation alongside core policy evaluation. The first year covers foundational concepts through Discover: Personal, Academic and Professional Development in Economics, Economics Principles and Methods 1, Introduction to Economic Data Analysis, and Perspectives on Economics. The second year progresses to core analytical skills via Data and Evidence for Policy, Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications, Microeconomics: Theory and Applications, and Addressing Real World Challenges; Economic Policy in Practice, with optional choices such as Financial Markets and Institutions and Quantitative Economic Analysis. The final year centers on the Economics Dissertation and Economic Policy Evaluation, while optional modules allow specialisation in areas like Health Economics, International Trade, and Environmental Policy.
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Entry requirements
Pathways to Birmingham: ABB. Contextual Offer: AAA or AAB (including Maths)
What students say
Based on about 316 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 380 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 63 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 28%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 41%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 400 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discover: Personal, Academic and Professional Development in Economics
- Economics Principles and Methods 1
- Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
- Economics Principles and Methods 2
- Perspectives on Economics
- Sustainable Development
- Data and Evidence for Policy
- Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications
- Microeconomics: Theory and Applications
- Addressing Real World Challenges; Economic Policy in Practice
- China and the World Economy
- Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Quantitative Economic Analysis
- Economics Dissertation
- Economic Policy Evaluation
- Economic History
- Health Economics
- Professional Development
- Environmental Policy
- Economics of Labour Markets
- Firms, Markets and Competition Policy
- International Trade
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £63,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Birmingham do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at University of Birmingham?
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 University of Birmingham?
The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Birmingham?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.