BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, an economics degree focused on the principles and empirical applications of economic theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The first two years consist of introductory and intermediate modules, while the final year is completely bespoke with options to select modules from beyond the Business School. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Economics I, Economics II, Mathematics for Economists, and Introduction to Statistics, alongside optional modules like Introduction to Financial Accounting. The second year advances formal analysis through compulsory modules including Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, and Econometrics. Students can tailor their studies with various optional modules in subsequent stages.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA - AAA. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Mathematics grade B. Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 38/766 - 36/666.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 8 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics (L100) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far: 8 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 3 November.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 57%: 320 offers from 559 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 89 graduates who answered
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 22%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 50%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Mathematics for Economists
- History of Economic Thought
- Economics I
- Economics II
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Statistics for Business and Management
- Economics for Management
- Basic Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Data Science in Economics
- Introduction to Behavioural Economics
- Personal Finance
- Marketing and Society
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Leadership and Teams
- Statistics for Business
- The International Business Context
- Future You
- Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- Econometrics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £59,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £79,000. The £59,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Exeter?
88% 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 University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics at University of Exeter?
57% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 320 offers from 559 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does the University of Exeter send offers for BSc Economics?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 8 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 3 November, and the most decisions so far arrived in November.
Does BSc Economics at University of Exeter 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 University of Exeter?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.