BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, providing analytical training in economic theory and quantitative methods. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, Financial Analysis, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The programme includes optional modules in areas such as Climate Change, Banking, and Sport and Games, and offers computer lab sessions with econometric software used by professional economists.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential) IB: 32 points overall, including 5 in Maths at standard level
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- 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 65 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
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Mathematical Methods for Economists
- Core Competencies in Economics
- Economics of Climate Change
- History of Economic Thought
- Globalisation and the History of Western Capitalism
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Introductory Econometrics
- Intermediate Econometrics
- Business Economics
- Games and Economic Behaviour
- Economics of Social Policy
- Economic History
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Public Economics
- Econometric Methods
- 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 BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Reading do next?
90% 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 Reading?
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 at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Reading?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.