BSc Economics
About this course
A BSc (Hons) in Economics, an economics degree focused on financial systems, economic theory, and the application of quantitative methods to business and global markets. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may undertake an optional foundation year before starting, as well as an optional placement year or year abroad. The course begins with Year 0, establishing fundamental skills through Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise, Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, and Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice. Year 1 introduces core concepts via Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development, Data and AI, Essentials of Accounting and Finance, Banking and Financial Institutions, Essentials of Economics, and Enterprise – Idea Creation. Year 2 advances into more specialised areas with Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness. Exploring Professional Development & Career Planning, Sustainability and Ethics, Investment and Financial Economics, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics, alongside optional studies such as Real World Financial Analysis or Internship Work Based Learning. The final year comprises Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate, Applied Econometrics, Political Economy, The Global Economy, Applied Project, and Fundamentals and Applications of FinTech.
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Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications - degree 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM BTEC Diploma – D*D* Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability on a case-by-case basis. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics Accepted Qualifications - degree with contextual offer 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM BTEC Diploma – DD Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability on a case-by-case basis. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 21%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 8%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 80%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise
- Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development
- Data and AI
- Essentials of Accounting and Finance
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Essentials of Economics
- Enterprise – Idea Creation
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness. Exploring Professional Development & Career Planning
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Investment and Financial Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Real World Financial Analysis
- Internship Work Based Learning
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Applied Econometrics
- Political Economy
- The Global Economy
- Applied Project
- Fundamentals and Applications of FinTech
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £23,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of East London do next?
100% 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 East London?
88% 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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of East London 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 East London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.