BSc Economics,
About this course
BSc in Economics. Core topics include Statistics, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Environmental Analysis. The programme covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, finance, and accounting, with specialist module choices available in later years including development economics and international finance.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC 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: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 26%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Being a Social Scientist
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Exploring Economic Data
- Foundations in Accounting and Finance
- Mathematical Techniques For Economics A
- Mathematical Techniques for Economics B
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Problems and Decision-Making in Economics
- Intermediate Macro-economics
- Economic Policy
- Introductory Econometrics
- Economic Development
- Economies of the Middle and Far East
- Mathematical Economics
- Environmental & Resource Economics
- Managerial Economics
- Corporate Finance 1
- Change Management
- Management Science
- Global Business Environment: International Political Economy
- Strategic Analysis
- Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Dadansoddi Strategol (Strategic Analysis)
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- International Business
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Economics Independent Study Project
- Economics of Culture Based Development
- Time Series Econometrics
- Labour Economics
- Economic Development
- Economies of the Middle and Far East
- Mathematical Economics
- Financial Market Efficiency
- Energy Economics
- Applied International Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics
- Microeconometrics and Panel Data Models
- Applied Money and Banking Economics
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Economics
- Financial Services
- Corporate Finance 2
- Project Management
- Strategic Implementation
- Asset Management
- Derivatives and Risk Management
- Leadership
- Sustainability and Environmental Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics, at Swansea University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics, at Swansea University?
89% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics, at Swansea University 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. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Economics, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.