Develop analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a wide range of careers in economics and beyond. We teach economics in a technically rigorous way. Econometrics is the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models and is central to the programme. Alongside core training in mathematics, statistics, macroeconomics and microeconomics, you will 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 and many others. You will also explore economics in a non-UK context during a year studying abroad, learning in English but at an international university in one of numerous global destinations. Visit [Centre For Study Abroad](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-study-abroad/outbound/) to find out more. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to complete an economics dissertation, allowing you to explore a question that matters to you and to demonstrate your research, analytical and communication skills. Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification, and you'll apply and develop your high level maths skills on this programme. If you do not have a suitable Mathematics A-level or an accepted equivalent and aren't currently studying for one, you should consider applying for our [BA Economics](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/economics/ba-economics/) instead. You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research; ranked in the top ten for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (*THE* analysis of REF 2021). We are also home to the [Economics Network](https://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/), which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe. By graduation, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 10% more than other UK economics graduates 15 months after graduation, typically enjoying salaries between £31,000 and £44,000 in that year (discoveruni.gov.uk, graduates from 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, and Hargreaves Lansdown. Job roles of recent course graduates include 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 I choose the BSc or BA in Economics?** Our BSc Economics is designed for students with a suitable A-level Mathematics qualification (or an accepted equivalent), and a high level of maths skills is required to succeed on the programme. Our BA Economics degree also has a quantitative focus, but this route is specifically designed to embed accelerated learning of the statistics and mathematical skills required of modern economists. We would normally recommend that BSc Economics is well suited for those who have studied A-level Mathematics (or suitable equivalent), while BA Economics is well suited for those who have strong numerical and data skills, but have not formally studied mathematics to a full A-level (or suitable equivalent).
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. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | Standard Higher: AAAAA. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 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: 38 UCAS points | 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.
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