BSc Economics

About this programme

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 economicsmachine learninghealth economicsinternational tradebanking and financeaccountingdevelopment.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:DeloitteThe Bank of EnglandJP MorganBloombergEYThe NHSKPMGMastercardHMRCAmazon Web ServicesCitibankHargreaves 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.

Entry requirements

• A-level standard offer: A*AA | A-level contextual offer: AAB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.