BSc Economics
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. After the first year, students choose between an Economics pathway and an Economics and Econometrics pathway. An optional professional placement year and a study abroad exchange are available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level Maths and English will be required.
What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 85%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Finding your Future in Economics and Finance
- Applying Economics to Contemporary Issues
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis 1
- Data Analysis 2
- Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis
- Advanced Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis
- Intermediate Microeconomics 1
- Intermediate Microeconomics 2
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
- Introductory Econometrics
- History of Economic Thought
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 2
- Intermediate Econometrics
- International Trade
- Intermediate Mathematical Methods
- Global Financial Markets
- Nations and Firms in the Global Economy
- Money and Banking
- Digital Economy and Internet Markets
- Accenture School of Tech: Building Skills in Tech transformation, Cloud and Consultancy
- Micro-Placement
- Economics and Society
- Applied Econometrics
- Financial Economics
- Economics Project
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Financial Derivatives
- International Finance
- Monetary Economics
- Labour Economics
- Development Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
- Computational Economics
- Experimental Economics
- Topics in Health Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Globalization, Capitalism and Digital Society
- Micro-Placement
- Industry Projects
- Summer Internship
- Professional Placement and Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £56,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at City St George's, University of London?
79% 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 City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at City St George's, University of London 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. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
Does BSc Economics at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at City St George's, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.