BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Entrepreneurship. The programme offers an optional 48-week enterprise placement year in which students set up and run their own business. The course sits within AACSB-accredited Huddersfield Business School.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 120-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Merit at T Level Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 76%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Applied Econometrics
- Undergraduate Dissertation
- Decision Science
- Climate Economics and Finance
- Industrial Economics
- Mobility Economics and Policy
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Statistics for Social Sciences
- Mathematics for Social Sciences
- Accounting for Managers (Foundation)
- Introduction to Financial Services
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- International Economics and Globalisation
- Economic History
- Applied Business Economics
- Banking with Financial Markets
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £25,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield?
81% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.