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BSc Economics

Coventry University

About this course

BSc in Economics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Policy Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional module integrates AI-driven econometric techniques with time series and panel data analysis, and the programme concludes with a supervised research project.

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Institution
Coventry University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics BSc (Hons)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
L100
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29
Median salary
£35,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 29 points

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What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 92%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Working and studying: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 30%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 5%
  • Customer service occupations: 5%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • East Midlands: 8%
  • West Midlands: 19%
  • East of England: 13%
  • London: 43%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 3%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

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

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Principles of Economics
  • Quantitative and Academic Skills – 30 credits
  • Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship – 30 credits
  • Principles of Finance – 30 credits
  • Applied Econometrics and Research Skills – 30 credits
  • Intermediate Microeconomics – 30 credits
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics – 30 credits
  • International Trade and Economic Development – 30 credits
  • Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics – 30 credits
  • Undergraduate Project – 30 credits
  • Advanced Topics in Economics – 30 credits
  • Optional modules

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Coventry University earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £13,000 less than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BSc Economics at Coventry University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at Coventry University?

91% 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 Coventry University?

The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.

Does BSc Economics at Coventry University 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 Coventry University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.