BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics at Cardiff Business School. Core topics include Statistics. The programme progresses from foundational study in the first year to advanced modules in econometric theory, macroeconomics, and microeconomics in later years. A wide range of specialisations is available, including Behavioural Economics, Environmental Economics, and Development Economics.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics (L101) at Cardiff University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 106 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 27%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economists
- Professional Skills for Economists
- The Great Divergence in Eurasia, 1000-1800
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Economic Analysis of Policy
- Macroeconomic Theory and Applications
- Microeconomic Theory and Application
- Econometric Theory and Applications
- Money Banking and Finance
- Economics of Industrial Organisation
- Globalisation and the World Economy
- British Economic History since 1750: Industrialisation and Maturity
- International Economic History
- Labour Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Development Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Economic Geography
- Environmental Economics
- International Economics
- Public Economics
- Advanced Econometrics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Economi Wleidyddol Cymru: o 'Oes y glo' i 'Oes y clo'
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Cardiff University?
84% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Cardiff University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.