BSc Economics and Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics and Management, an economics and management degree centred on commercial and social systems. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a three-year undergraduate programme combining analytical training with practical organisational studies. The first year covers foundational ideas through Principles of Economics, Quantitative Methods, and Data, Evidence and Policy. The second year introduces core concepts via Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, and Econometric Analysis, alongside optional modules such as Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The third year builds advanced understanding through compulsory modules like Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis, and optional choices span subjects such as Game Theory and Health Economics, with possibilities for an Economics Dissertation or Business Consulting Project.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 209 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 355 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 79%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 24%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 24%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Business Ethics and Sustainability
- People, Management and Professional Development
- Quantitative Methods
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Marketing Principles and Practice
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Econometric Analysis
- Strategic Management
- Management of Human Resources
- Behaviour in Organisations
- Business Planning and Sustainable Entrpreneurship
- Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Management Information Systems
- Project and Operations Management
- Employment Relations
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Macroeconomics: Topics in Theory & Policy
- Game Theory
- Political Economics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Health Economics
- International Economics
- Supply Chain Management
- Decision Information Analysis
- Innovation and Firm Competitiveness
- The Dark Side of Organisations
- Management of Professional Services Firms
- Applied Econometrics
- Monetary Economics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Economics of Social Policy
- Labour Economics
- International Economic Growth and Development
- Economics Dissertation
- Business Consulting Project
- Sustainability & Business
- Management Leading Change
- Management of Technology and Society
- Marketing and Innovation Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Management at University of York earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £54,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Management at University of York do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Management at University of York?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Management at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Management 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 and Management at University of York?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.