BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics, focusing on a quantitative and empirical approach to economic theory. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. Students complete an applied economics dissertation in the final year and have the option to undertake a professional placement year or study abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 87%
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 72 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 44%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 52%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
- Applied Mathematics for Economists
- Business School Career Preparation
- Introduction to Statistics
- Macroeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 1
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Principles of Finance
- Introduction to Econometrics (level 5)
- Macroeconomics 2
- Mathematical Statistics
- Microeconomics 2
- Data Coding & Visualisation
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Finance for Development
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Economics Dissertation
- Climate Change Economics
- Economics of European Integration
- Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour
- Industrial Organization
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Topics in Growth and Inequality
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics and Data Science
- Economics of Crime
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Sports
- Financial Economics
- The British Economy in the Twentieth Century
- The Economics of Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £56,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Sussex 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 at University of Sussex?
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 Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics at University of Sussex 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 Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.