BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Economics, an Economics degree exploring economic principles, quantitative methods, and real-world market challenges. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake an optional placement year as part of the degree duration. Year 0 features compulsory modules such as Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only), English for Academic Practice (international students), Data Analysis and Research Skills, Fundamentals of Business, and Exploring Business Environments. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge through Core Economic Principles, The Future of Work, The Global Economy, and Essential Quantitative Skills. Year 2 advances analytical capabilities with Microeconomics & Agents’ Decisions, Managerial Decisions & Incentives, Macroeconomics & Policy Interventions, and Econometrics & Data Analysis. Year 3 concludes the programme with Investment & Portfolio Management, Contemporary Economic Challenges, Career Project Skills, and Career Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 90 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Business
- Exploring Business Environments
- Core Economic Principles
- The Future of Work
- The Global Economy
- Essential Quantitative Skills
- Microeconomics & Agents’ Decisions
- Managerial Decisions & Incentives
- Macroeconomics & Policy Interventions
- Econometrics & Data Analysis
- Investment & Portfolio Management
- Contemporary Economic Challenges
- Career Project Skills
- Career Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £19,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Roehampton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics at University of Roehampton?
82% 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 University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at University of Roehampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
Does BSc Economics at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Economics at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.