BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional year-long work placement is available with industry partners. The degree culminates in a research-based business project addressing a real issue.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 156 offers from 162 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 16%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 33%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Business & Management
- Academic & Professional Practice
- Fusion Business Project
- History of Economic Thought
- Introductory Mathematics for Economic Analysis
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Basic Statistical Techniques
- Mathematics for Economists
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Econometric Techniques
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Industry, Region & Environment
- Money, Banking & Financial Services
- Corporate Financial Management
- Quantitative Economic Applications
- Global Markets, Development & Labour
- International Economics
- Research Study
- Perspectives on Business Strategy
- Investment Management
- Financial Regulation
- Microeconomics & the Digital Economy
- Risk Modelling & Management
- Public Finance & Policy
- Managing Crises and Disaster Resilience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £17,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Bournemouth University?
78% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics at Bournemouth University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 156 offers from 162 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Economics at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Bournemouth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.