BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics, an economics degree focused on the mathematical and analytical study of economic systems, financial mechanisms, and policy impacts. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Financial Analysis. Lecturers contribute research into the application of economic theory to real-world scenarios. The first year covers core foundations through Principles of Economics, Mathematics for Economists, and Probability and Statistics. The second year progresses to Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, and Econometric Analysis. Optional choices across the course span corporate finance, economic history, development economics, industrial organisation, and an optional Economics Dissertation in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. A level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. IB: 35 points, 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. BTEC: DDD. A-Level Mathematics is a preferred subject, but not essential. If you do not have an A level in Mathematics then GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level/GCSE Mathematics equivalent.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Economics (L100) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Foundations of Economic History
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Mathematics for Economists
- Probability and Statistics
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Finance
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Econometric Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Topics in Economic History
- Econometric Theory
- Development Economics
- Alternative Perspectives in Economics
- Industrial Organisation and Strategy
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Applied Econometrics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Commodities Markets and Derivative Securities
- Econometric Methods for Research
- Economics of Social Policy
- Financial and Time-Series Econometrics
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- International Economic Growth and Development
- International Economics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Labour Economics
- Macroeconomics: Topics in Theory for Policy
- Monetary Economics
- Political Economics
- Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets
- Economics Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of York earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £63,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of York do next?
85% 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 York?
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 of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at University of York 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 York?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.