BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in BSc Economics, an economics degree centred on technical training in economic theory and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by CIMA and includes an economics dissertation in the final year. The course covers foundational economic theory and quantitative techniques through compulsory modules including macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. Students then progress to more advanced applied studies and specialized topics. Optional modules let students tailor their studies through subjects such as behavioural economics, data science, corporate finance, development economics, environmental economics, international trade, gender, race and identity in economics, and machine learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 7 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics (L100) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 7 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level. The first offer was posted on 13 October.
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 48%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
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 215 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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.
Modules
- macroeconomics
- microeconomics
- mathematics
- statistics
- econometrics
- behavioural economics
- data science
- corporate finance
- development economics
- environmental economics
- international trade
- gender, race and identity in economics
- machine learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Bristol?
89% 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 University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of Bristol send offers for BSc Economics?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 7 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 13 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Bristol?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.