BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics, combining core economic theory with practical application in finance, policymaking and management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. The programme offers a Diploma in Professional Practice placement year and a Diploma in International Academic Studies study-abroad option. Econometric analysis features prominently in applied modules, with regional economics and institutional economics studied using real-world data.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC BCC if presenting with Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Economics or Accounting.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Modules
- Economics in Practice
- Microeconomic Principles
- Macroeconomic Principles
- Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business
- Skills for Economists
- Introduction to Accounting for Business
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Analytical Methods for Economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice
- History of Economic Thought
- International Economics
- Regional Economics: Understanding the Northern Ireland Economy
- Industrial Economics - Understanding and Regulating Markets
- Principles of Investing
- Diploma in International Academic Studies
- Diploma in Professional Practice
- Econometric Analysis
- Issues in Microeconomics
- Issues in Macroeconomics
- Regional Economics: UK Regions and Cities, Theory Policy and Forecasting
- Economics of Globalisation
- Economics of Institutions
- Economic History: Lessons for Policy
- Economic Policy
- Economics of Conflict and Peace
- Behavioural Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £29,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
92% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.