BA Economics
About this course
BA in Economics BA, an economics degree exploring economic systems, market behaviour, and financial decision-making. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Policy Analysis, Programming, Research Methods, and Statistics. Students undertake an independent research project and explore contemporary economic policy challenges through applied coursework. The first year covers foundational theory and data interpretation through Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Statistical Methods for Economics, and Applied Data Analysis in Economics. The second year advances analytical capabilities with Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Applied Econometrics. Optional modules in later stages allow students to investigate diverse fields such as Industrial Organisation, Labour Economics, Health Economics, and Behavioural Economics. Additionally, students complete a compulsory Economics Research Project and Economic Policy and Practice.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 23%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economic Policy and Practice
- Economics Research Project
- Contemporary Issues in Labour Economics
- Urban Economics
- Health Economics
- Economic Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
- Education Economics
- Political Economy
- Environmental Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- The Economics of Innovation
- Development Economics
- International Trade
- Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Applied Data Analysis in Economics
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 1
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 2
- Introductory Finance for Economics
- Economic History of Britain and the Modern World
- Classical and Contemporary Thinkers in Economics
- Plus the opportunity to take a module from the Languages for All scheme.
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics
- Industrial Organisation
- International Economics
- Labour Economics
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Economics of Financial Institutions
- Economic Decision-making
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £55,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.