BSc Economics
About this course
BSc Hons in Economics, an economics degree centred on mathematical and statistical approaches to economic theory and market behaviour. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course begins with core training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and mathematical tools, alongside optional modules covering accounting, operations management, and financial markets. The second year deepens quantitative and analytical abilities through compulsory study in microeconomic analysis, macroeconomic analysis, and econometrics combined with professional development. Students can also select from various optional modules addressing economic inequality, environmental economics, strategic behaviour, time series analysis, and corporate finance. The final year centres on frontiers of economics while offering a broad selection of advanced optional modules in areas such as global policy, public policy analysis, international trade, econometrics and data science, labour and health economics, industrial organisation, behavioural economics, advanced corporate finance, machine learning, and banking.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Mathematics. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects, including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
- Professional Development for Economics
- Foundations of Accounting
- Managing Uncertainty in Business
- Computing for Business Decision Making
- Foundations in Operations Management
- Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Communicating using Economic Data
- Economic Inequality
- Environmental Economics
- Games and Strategic Behaviour
- Financial Time Series Analysis
- Global Business Knowledge and Mindset
- Principles of Corporate Finance
- Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques
- Frontiers of Economics
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- Public Policy Analysis
- International Trade and Business
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Growth and Development
- Labour and Health Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Behavioural Economics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £55,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Lancaster University 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 at Lancaster 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 at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.