BSc Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Economics BSc (Hons), an economics degree focused on market behaviour, economic policy, and quantitative analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. The course shares a common first year across economics pathways and offers opportunities to gain Bloomberg professional certification. The first year covers core foundations through Macroeconomics 1, Microeconomics 1, Mathematics for Economists, and History and Political Economy of Development. The second year extends these principles with Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 2, Statistics for Economists, and Applied Economic Research and Appraisal. Optional modules in the second year include Digital Economy and Money, Banking and Financial Markets. The third year features compulsory advanced study through Advanced Economics and Applied Econometrics. Students can further tailor their studies through optional modules such as Applied Financial Economics, Development Economics, International Trade, and Labour Markets and Global Migration, alongside an independent Dissertation option.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- History and Political Economy of Development
- Macroeconomics 1
- Mathematics for Economists
- Microeconomics 1
- Organisational Behaviour - Foundations of Professional Success
- Global Business Environment
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- Applied Economic Research and Appraisal
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Statistics for Economists
- Digital Economy
- Global Economic Issues
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- The Economics and Finance of Sport
- Advanced Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Financial Economics
- Development Economics
- Dissertation
- Forecasting for Managers
- International Trade
- Labour Markets and Global Migration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. 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 Westminster do next?
90% 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 Westminster?
84% 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 Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics at University of Westminster 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 University of Westminster?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.