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Economics

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Clifton Campus
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Course summary

At Bristol, our BSc Economics degree is taught in a technically rigorous way. Econometrics (the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models) is central to the programme.

Alongside core training in mathematics, statistics, macroeconomics and microeconomics, you'll shape your degree through optional units that reflect your interests and career goals. These may include topics such as:

  • behavioural economics

  • machine learning

  • health economics

  • international trade

  • banking and finance

  • accounting

  • development.

You'll also have the opportunity to complete an economics dissertation. This will allow you to explore a question that matters to you and to demonstrate your research, analytical and communication skills.

Our BSc Economics degree is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification. You'll apply and develop your high-level maths skills on this programme. If you don't have a suitable Mathematics A-level or an accepted equivalent, and aren't currently studying for one, consider applying for our BA Economics instead.

You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research. Our research ranks in the top ten for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (THE analysis of REF 2021). We're also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.

By graduation, you'll be prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 10% more than other UK economics graduates after 15 months of graduation. They typically enjoy salaries between £31,000 and £44,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, data for graduates in 2022-23).

Recent BSc Economics graduates have gone on to work at globally renowned organisations including:

  • Deloitte

  • The Bank of England

  • JP Morgan

  • Bloomberg

  • EY

  • The NHS

  • KPMG

  • Mastercard

  • HMRC

  • Amazon Web Services

  • Citibank

  • Hargreaves Lansdown.

The list of job roles of recent graduates is also highly varied. It includes Data Analyst, Economist, Investment Officer, Tax Consultant, Business Development Associate, Cloud Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Maths Teacher, Corporate Finance Analyst, Freelance Writer, Credit Analyst, Operations Specialist, Audit Associate and Independent Financial Planner.

Should you choose the BSc or BA?

  • BSc Economics is for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification, or an accepted equivalent. A high level of maths skills is required to succeed on the programme.

  • BA Economics also has a quantitative focus. This route, however, embeds accelerated learning of the statistics and mathematical skills required of modern economists in the programme.

We'd normally recommend our BSc Economics if you've studied A-level Mathematics, or a suitable equivalent. If you've strong numerical and data skills, but haven't formally studied mathematics to a full A-level, think about our BA Economics degree.

Want more information to help make your decision? See the programme structures and full entry requirements for both our BSc Economics and BA Economics. These include which A-level equivalent qualifications we accept.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clifton Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L100
Institution code:
B78
Campus name:
Clifton Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA

Standard offer: A*AA including Mathematics.

Contextual offer: AAB including Mathematics.

Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAA

Higher: AAAAA.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction.

OR Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above PLUS A in A-level Mathematics.

Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 38

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches).

Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches).

Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, AND A in Maths at A-level (or equivalent).

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/economics/bsc-economics/#entry-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. We consider a large range of contextual factors when making application decisions.

If you receive and accept an offer from the University of Bristol, and you meet the terms of your offer in full, you will be accepted.

Learn more on the University of Bristol website

International entry requirements

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year. Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises. Visit bristol.ac.uk/ug-fees-funding for further information, including estimated fees for subsequent years and typical total costs.

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