BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Economics, an economics and geography degree centred on the study of markets, resource allocation and economic policy. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. This four-year full-time undergraduate programme builds rigorous analytical training through structured quantitative methods. The first year introduces foundational principles through Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. The second year advances this understanding with Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Mathematics for Economists, and Statistics for Economists. Subsequent study incorporates compulsory Econometrics alongside a wide selection of optional modules covering topics such as Behavioural Economics: Individual Decisions and Welfare, Development Economics, Game Theory, and International Trade.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (HL 6,6,6)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Economics (L102) at the University of St Andrews for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 25%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Econometrics (compulsory)
- Behavioural Economics: Individual Decisions and Welfare
- Development Economics
- Economic Fluctuations
- Economics of the Environment
- European Macroeconomics
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- Incentives, Contracts and Markets
- Innovation Economics
- International Trade
- Mathematical Economics
- Public Economics
- Topics in Economic History
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistics for Economists
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £50,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
94% 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 St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of St Andrews?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.