BA Economics
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BA in Economics, examining microeconomic and macroeconomic theory through multiple analytical frameworks. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Historical Research, Human Behaviour, and Accounting. The degree includes a project module called The Goldsmiths Project, and an optional study-abroad term in Europe is available through the Turing Scheme.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 89 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Welfare Professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 53%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 68%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Economics
- Economic Reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Economy
- Mathematics for Economics and Business
- Identity, Agency & Environment 1
- Identity, Agency & Environment 2
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Economics
- Applied Quantitative Economics
- History of Economic Ideas
- Economic History
- My Career Strategy
- The Goldsmiths Project
- International Economics
- Public Economics
- Communications and Presentation Skills
- Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £18,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Economics at Goldsmiths, University of London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.