BA Economics
About this course
BA in BA Economics, an economics degree covering fundamental economics concepts and quantitative methods. The course features accreditation from CIMA and is specifically tailored for individuals with strong numerical abilities who lack advanced mathematics qualifications. Students complete a curriculum that builds proficiency in statistics and mathematical modeling. The programme is designed to embed accelerated learning of quantitative techniques required in the field.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Economics (L150) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 207 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 280 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 105 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 62%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 450 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £84,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Bristol do next?
85% 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 Bristol?
88% 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 Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.