About the course
BSc Economics examines how individuals, organisations and governments make decisions about resources in a changing global economy. You’ll explore economic theory alongside real world applications, developing an understanding of how economic ideas inform policy, business strategy and social outcomes.
This course is designed for students who want to understand economic systems and develop analytical skills that can be applied across a wide range of sectors, including business, finance, public policy and further academic study.
Why this course
• 1st in London for student satisfaction in Economics (National Student Survey 2024)
• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in economics, while gaining professional skills valued across business, finance and public sectors, including economic analysis, data interpretation, quantitative reasoning, problem solving and professional communication.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Applied Economics
• International Economics
• Econometrics
How you’ll learn
• Teaching through lectures, seminars and workshops that combine economic theory with applied analysis
• Assessment through coursework, exams, data analysis tasks, presentations and research projects
• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching
You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.
Future opportunities
This course prepares you for careers that require strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as an understanding of economic principles and data. You’ll be equipped to work in a range of organisational and policy contexts.
Example career areas include:
• Economics and data analysis roles
• Finance, banking and investment
• Business and management consultancy
• Public policy and government roles
• Research and further academic study
The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional qualifications.
Facilities
You’ll study in learning environments designed to support applied economic learning and data analysis.
• Teaching rooms equipped for interactive seminars and group work
• Computer labs with access to statistical and data analysis software
• Online academic journals, databases and economic research resources
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply economics knowledge with confidence.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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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.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.
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