BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, examining economic systems, markets, and financial institutions. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Accounting. Students choose pathways in Economics, Finance, or Data and Econometrics during their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 6 in HL Mathematics or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Mathematics. BTEC: BTEC Diploma at D*D*D plus A level Mathematics grade A.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 34%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 24%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 37%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 63%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION
- INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
- MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMICS
- GLOBAL ECONOMIC (AND BUSINESS) ENVIRONMENT
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE
- MACROECONOMICS 1
- ECONOMETRICS 1
- MACROECONOMICS 2
- ECONOMETRICS 2
- INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS
- ANALYSIS OF BIG DATA: PROGRAMMING, DATA MANAGEMENT & VISUALISATION
- ECONOMICS OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS 2
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
- SECURITIES MARKETS
- ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS
- ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS
- APPLIED INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
- BUSINESS FINANCE
- QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
- DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
- METHODS OF ECONOMIC INVESTIGATION 2: MICROECONOMETRICS
- GAME THEORY
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMIC POLICY
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY
- CREATIVE SECTOR ECONOMICS
- THE ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
- METHODS OF ECONOMIC INVESTIGATION 1: TIME SERIES ECONOMETRICS
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
- BIG DATA ANALYTICS AND ADVANCED ECONOMETRIC METHODS: DATA PROJECT
- BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS TO FINANCE
- ECONOMICS OF BANKING
- HEALTH ECONOMICS
- SPORTS ECONOMICS
- INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
- FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £60,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Liverpool 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 at University of Liverpool?
92% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Economics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Liverpool?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.