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BSc Economics and Econometrics

University of Bristol

About this course

BSc in Economics and Econometrics, an economics degree focused on econometric methods, statistical data analysis, and mathematical modelling. The curriculum covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, machine learning, and data analysis. The course holds accreditation from CIMA.

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Institution
University of Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L140
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 38
Median salary
£60,000 after 5 years

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

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 57%: 20 offers from 35 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 69%
  • Academic support: 74%
  • Organisation and management: 91%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 71%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

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 BSc Economics and Econometrics 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 and Econometrics 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 BSc Economics and Econometrics at University of Bristol?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Econometrics at University of Bristol?

The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Econometrics at University of Bristol?

57% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 20 offers from 35 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BSc Economics and Econometrics 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 and Econometrics at University of Bristol?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.