BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics BSc, an economics degree centred on methodological training and quantitative analysis of economic issues and policy. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme equips students with rigorous analytical skills for evaluating economic phenomena and real-world outcomes. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Statistical Methods for Economics, and Mathematical Methods for Economics 2. During this introductory stage, students also choose optional subjects like Introductory Finance for Economics and Economic History of Britain and the Modern World. The second year advances core competencies via modules including Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Applied Econometrics, alongside optional studies such as Industrial Organisation and Labour Economics. In the final stage, students undertake a compulsory Economics UG Dissertation to complete an independent supervised research project. Optional modules in the later stages allow further specialisation in areas like Advanced Microeconomics, Game Theory for Economists, Modern Finance, Behavioural Economics, and Development Economics.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 5 in Higher Level Maths; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths, and B in the Extended Essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Economics (L101) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
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 80 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics UG Dissertation
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Game Theory for Economists
- Further Econometrics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Further Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Modern Finance
- Contemporary Issues in Labour Economics
- International Trade
- Urban Economics
- Health Economics
- Economic Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
- Education Economics
- Political Economy
- Environmental Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- The Economics of Innovation
- Development Economics
- Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Mathematical Methods for Economics 2
- Applied Data Analysis in Economics
- Introductory Finance for Economics
- Economic History of Britain and the Modern World
- Classical and Contemporary Thinkers in Economics
- 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 BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
86% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BSc 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 BSc Economics at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.