BSc Economics (Study Abroad)
About this course
BSc Hons in Economics (Study Abroad), an economics degree focused on quantitative training, economic theory, and analytical problem-solving. 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 third year of the programme is spent studying abroad at an exchange partner institution. The first year covers fundamental economic principles through Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Mathematics and Statistics for Economics. Students can also choose optional subjects such as Computing for Business Decision Making and Foundations of Accounting. The second year advances quantitative and analytical capabilities with Microeconomic Analysis, Principles of Econometrics with Professional Development, and Macroeconomic Analysis, alongside options like Economic Inequality and Environmental Economics. The fourth year concludes the degree with advanced study including Frontiers of Economics, with further options spanning Global Macroeconomics and Policy, Public Policy Analysis, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, 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 119 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 34%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Computing for Business Decision Making
- Foundations in Operations Management
- Foundations of Accounting
- Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions
- Managing Uncertainty in Business
- 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
- Study Abroad
- 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
- Behavioural Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.