BSc Economics and Econometrics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics, an economics degree focused on quantitative analytical methods and applied data analysis within economic theory. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Financial Analysis. The curriculum integrates rigorous mathematical techniques with practical economic policy evaluation. The first year establishes core foundational knowledge through modules such as Principles of Economics, Mathematics for Economists, Foundations of Economic History, Data, Evidence and Policy, Probability and Statistics, and Introduction to Finance. The second year advances into deeper theoretical frameworks and analytical techniques, featuring compulsory study in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Econometric Analysis, and Econometric Theory, alongside optional modules covering corporate finance, economic history, and development economics. The final year concentrates on advanced quantitative study with compulsory modules in Econometric Methods for Research, Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis, and Applied Econometrics. Students can tailor their studies in the final year through a wide range of optional modules spanning game theory, health economics, labour economics, monetary economics, and an optional Economics Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics IB: 35 points with a minimum grade of 5 points in Higher level or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). BTEC: DDD including Mathematics or in conjunction with an acceptable alternative Level 3 Mathematics qualification
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Economics and Econometrics (L144) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 143 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 7%
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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Foundations of Economic History
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Finance
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Econometric Analysis
- Econometric Theory
- Corporate Finance
- Topics in Economic History
- Development Economics
- Alternative Perspectives in Economics
- Industrial Organisation and Strategy
- Environmental Economics
- Econometric Methods for Research
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Applied Econometrics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Commodities Markets and Derivative Securities
- Economics of Social Policy
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- Financial and Time-Series Econometrics
- Game Theory
- Health Economics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- International Economic Growth and Development
- International Economics
- 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 and Econometrics 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 and Econometrics at University of York do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Econometrics 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 and Econometrics at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Econometrics 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 Econometrics at University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.