BSc Economics (with study abroad)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics (with study abroad) is an economics degree applying quantitative and analytical methods to questions of resource allocation across society. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, research methods, and critical and analytical thinking. The third year is spent studying abroad at a partner university, and students may instead complete the course in three years or add a placement year. The first year establishes the foundations through Principles of Economics, Economic Methods, Global Economic History and Mastering Data and Computation, the last of which teaches data analysis and programming using datasets drawn from real economic questions. The second year develops formal macroeconomic and microeconomic theory through Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics, the last ending with a written report applying empirical methods; optional modules extend into Behavioural and Experimental Economics, Political Economy and Macroeconomic Applications and Policy. The third year is spent studying abroad at one of the university's partner institutions. The final year centres on a compulsory Dissertation, an independent investigation of a chosen economic topic, with optional modules including Advanced Macroeconomic Theory, Advanced Microeconomic Theory, Applied Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Environmental Economics and Policy, International Economics, Monetary Economics and Labour Economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics. You do not need to have studied Economics at A-Level to apply for this programme. IB: 37 with 766 in higher level subjects, including Mathematics. If you are not taking Mathematics at higher level, we can accept standard level Mathematics at grade 7.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 21%: 15 offers from 70 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 149 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 55%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Economic Methods
- Global Economic History
- The Economics of Sustainability
- Mastering Data and Computation
- Example optional modules
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- Example optional modules
- Study abroad
- Dissertation
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (with study abroad) at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £64,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,000 and £84,000. The £64,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics (with study abroad) at Durham University do next?
86% 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 Durham University?
90% 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 Durham University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics (with study abroad) at Durham University?
21% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 15 offers from 70 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Economics (with study abroad) at Durham 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 (with study abroad) at Durham University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.