BA Economics
About this course
BA in Economics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The programme requires a dissertation in the final year, and the department's Fraser of Allander Institute offers internship and work placement opportunities.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics)
What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 72%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Modules
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics 2
- Management Development Programme 3
- Topics in Microeconomics with Cross Section Econometrics
- Macroeconomics 3
- Dissertation
- Microeconomics 4
- Macroeconomics 4
- Industrial Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural Economics
- Natural Resource, Environmental & Energy Economics
- Labour Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £57,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics at University of Strathclyde do next?
85% 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 Strathclyde?
87% 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 Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA Economics at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.