BSc Economics
About this course
BSc in Economics, an economics degree examining how consumers, firms and governments make choices, using theory and empirical analysis to understand behaviour, markets and public policy. The course duration is 3 years full-time or 4 years with study abroad, featuring teaching from active researchers.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A in Mathematics IB: 38 including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’).
What students say
Based on about 227 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 325 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 130 graduates who answered
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 46%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 82%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 65%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 420 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £45,000 after 3 years, £64,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £51,000 and £95,500. The £64,500 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Warwick do next?
89% 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 Warwick?
91% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Warwick?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.