BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, combining microeconomics and macroeconomics. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, and Policy Analysis. The curriculum includes an independent dissertation option in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A/7 IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. If not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 6 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade A/7.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Protective service occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistical Methods
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Principles of Economics
- Communicating Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economic Growth
- Game Theory
- Industrial Organisation
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Public Economics
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Networks and Institutions
- Economic History
- Economics Dissertation
- International Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £31,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £4,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast?
82% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.