BSc Economics (Industry)
About this course
BSc Hons in Economics (Industry), an economics degree focused on the study of economic theory, markets, and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course features an integrated industry placement year in the third year, allowing for the application of academic learning in a professional graduate-level environment. The first year covers core subjects through Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Statistics for Economics, and Professional Development for Economics, alongside optional choices such as Computing for Business Decision Making. The second year advances quantitative and theoretical understanding via Microeconomic Analysis, Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development, and Macroeconomic Analysis, with options including Games and Strategic Behaviour. The final year involves advanced study through Frontiers of Economics, alongside optional modules covering specialist areas such as Public Policy Analysis, International Trade and Business, and Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining.
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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 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
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
- Placement Year
- Frontiers of Economics
- Public Policy Analysis
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- International Trade and Business
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Growth and Development
- Labour and Health Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (Industry) 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 (Industry) at Lancaster University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics (Industry) at Lancaster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.