BSc Economics with Study Abroad
About this course
BSc in BSc Economics with Study Abroad, an economics degree focused on rigorous technical training. The course includes a year spent studying abroad at an international university and concludes with a dissertation in the final year. The programme is accredited by CIMA. Students shape their degree through optional units covering behavioural economics, machine learning, health economics, international trade, banking and finance, accounting, and development.
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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
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 48%: 70 offers from 145 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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 with Study Abroad 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 with Study Abroad 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 with Study Abroad 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 with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
48% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 70 offers from 145 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Economics with Study Abroad 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.
Does BSc Economics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.