BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc in BSc Economics and Finance, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on combining core economic theory with quantitative and analytical principles for financial decision-making. Students complete an economics dissertation under academic supervision and benefit from professional accreditation by CIMA. Optional units allow students to tailor their studies with topics such as accounting, taxation, banking, machine learning, international business, financial crises, portfolio management, labour economics, international trade, public economics, business law and industrial economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: 36 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: DDD 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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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 6 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics and Finance (LN13) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 6 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 20 October.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 42%: 190 offers from 450 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 50%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Other HE qualification: 26%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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 Finance at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £75,000. The £56,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance 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 Finance at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Bristol?
42% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 190 offers from 450 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does the University of Bristol send offers for BSc Economics and Finance?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 6 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 20 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in November.
Is BSc Economics and Finance 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 Finance at University of Bristol?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.