BA Economics
About this course
BA in Economics, combining economic theory with applied policy analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The programme trains students in empirical methods used by professional economists to identify economic relationships and make predictions using data. A Public Economics module involves writing policy briefs to address public policy issues.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall, including 4 in Maths at standard level
What students say
Based on about 76 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 32%
- South East: 26%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics 1
- Principles of Economics 2
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
- Core Competencies in Economics
- Mathematical Methods for Economists
- Economics of Climate Change
- History of Economic Thought
- Globalisation and the History of Western Capitalism
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Introductory Econometrics
- Economics of Social Policy
- Games and Economic Behaviour
- Business Economics
- Economic History
- Public Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Financial Economics
- The Economics of Sports and Games
- Environmental Economics
- International Economics
- Development Economics
- Money and Banking
- Economics of Labour
- Reasoning and Choice: Game Theory for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Reading do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics at University of Reading?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Reading?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.