BSc Economics with a Year in Business
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc (Econ) in Economics, providing a foundation across microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. The course includes a Year in Business placement with assessed work counting toward the final degree classification. Students train in Python and R with the opportunity to work toward certifications, and have access to dedicated data lab facilities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BBB (Required subjects: We require Maths GCSE at grade 7 (A) We require English Language GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 - 5,5,5 at Higher Level or 34-30 points overall With either 4 in HL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths, Analysis and Approach or Maths Application and Interpretation.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 51%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Data Skills for Economists
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Mathematics for Economics
- Employability 1
- Academic Integrity
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics 1
- Econometrics 2
- Employability 2
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Industrial Growth and Competition
- Introduction to Economic Growth
- Game Theory and Behaviour
- Introduction to Data Science
- Economic Modelling and Data Science
- Year in Business
- Employability 3
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Warfare 1
- Financial Economics 1
- Economics of Inequality
- Economics of Banking
- Political Economy
- Economics of Development
- International Trade
- Web-Scraping and Internet-Based Data Collection
- Data Presentation and Visualisation
- Time Series for Macroeconomics with Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £59,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with a Year in Business at Royal Holloway, University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.