BSc Economics and Finance
About this course
BSc in Economics and Finance, an economics degree focused on the intersection of economic theory, financial markets, and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. Students can engage with the research centre for experimental economics, the FEELE lab, during their studies. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Introduction to Finance, Introduction to Statistics, and Mathematics for Economists, alongside various optional choices such as Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Data Science in Economics. Year 2 advances quantitative and analytical capabilities with compulsory modules such as Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Financial Markets and Decisions I, Econometrics, and Money and Banking.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA - AAA. Required subjects: B in Mathematics. IB: 38/766 - 36/666.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics and Finance (LN13) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 44%: 99 offers from 227 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
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 105 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Economics I
- Economics II
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Accounting
- Statistics for Business and Management
- History of Economic Thought
- 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
- Financial Markets and Decisions I
- Econometrics
- Money and Banking
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Finance 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 and Finance at University of Exeter do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Finance at University of Exeter?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Finance at University of Exeter?
44% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 99 offers from 227 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Economics and Finance 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 and Finance at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.