BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics BSc (Hons), an economics degree focused on quantitative and analytical methods for financial and societal problem-solving. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can complete a placement year or choose a study abroad option at a global partner university. The first year covers foundational principles through Applied Microeconomics, Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance, Applied Macroeconomics, and Data Management and Visualisation. The second year advances empirical techniques and theoretical frameworks with Global Financial Markets and Institutions, Econometrics and Data Analytics, Microeconomics and Game Theory, and Contemporary Macroeconomics Policy and Practice. The final year centres on an independent Dissertation, complemented by optional modules such as Advanced Microeconomics Theory and Application, Advanced Macroeconomics Theory and Application, Industrial Economics, Behavioural Economics Finance, Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence, and Global Trade and Development Economics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 38%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 31%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Microeconomics
- Maths and Statistics for Economics and Finance
- Applied Macroeconomics
- Data Management and Visualisation
- Global Financial Markets and Institutions
- Econometrics and Data Analytics
- Microeconomics and Game Theory
- Contemporary Macroeconomics Policy and Practice
- Advanced Microeconomics Theory and Application
- Advanced Macroeconomics Theory and Application
- Industrial Economics
- Behavioural Economics Finance
- Dissertation
- Digital Economics and Artificial Intelligence
- Global Trade and Development Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £43,500.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at De Montfort University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at De Montfort University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics at De Montfort University 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 at De Montfort University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.