BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Econ) in Economics, an economics degree focused on quantitative tools and theoretical foundations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Policy Analysis. Students can undertake a work placement during the third year. The first year covers core foundations through Economics, Applied Economics, and Mathematics for Economics. The second year progresses to compulsory study in Microeconomics, Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, and Quantitative Economics and Econometrics. Optional modules in the second and third years allow specialisation in areas such as International Trade, Environmental Economics, Behavioural Economics, and Advanced Econometrics and Data Science.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (A* in Mathematics required.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 12%: 161 offers from 1,328 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 105 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 53%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Engineering professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 67%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 375 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics
- Applied Economics
- Statistical Methods in Economics
- Mathematics for Economics
- The Economist's Toolkit: Data, Code, and Communication
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
- History of Economic Thought
- International Trade
- Economics of Labour
- Economics of Finance
- Environmental Economics
- Economics of Development
- Economics of Science
- Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- Economic Policy Analysis
- The Economics of Growth
- Issues in Economic Development
- The Economics of Money and Banking
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Migration and Job Search
- Economics of Education
- Advanced Econometrics and Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £45,000 after 3 years, £64,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,500 and £102,500. The £64,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University College London do next?
86% 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 College London?
83% 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 College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Economics at University College London?
12% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 161 offers from 1,328 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.