Economics, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our BSc Economics degree provides a strong foundation in modern economic principles and the key issues shaping today’s global landscape. Teaching at Swansea is research-led, and our academic staff draw on both scholarly expertise and real-world experience, giving you insights that connect economic theory with practice. You will study core areas of economic theory alongside mathematical and statistical training, developing the analytical tools and technical skills essential for a successful career in economics.
Early modules build a broad base of knowledge across microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, finance, accounting, and research methodology. As you progress, you can increasingly tailor your studies through specialist modules in areas such as development economics, international finance and behavioural economics. Designed to stay relevant to the demands of a modern economy, the BSc (Hons) Economics is well suited whether you aspire to work as a professional economist, explore careers across financial and economic sectors, or pursue postgraduate study.
Key highlights
- Research-led teaching from staff with scholarly and real-world experience
- Mathematical and statistical training builds essential analytical and technical skills
- Broad foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting and statistics
- Specialist modules include development economics and behavioural economics
- International finance among options for tailoring later study
- Prepares graduates for professional economics roles or postgraduate study
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — Text: ABB-BBC. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: ABB-BBC
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC: DDM
- Access to HE Diploma: Merit — UK Access: minimum of 33 Distinictions and 9 Merit from Level 3 Subjects
- T-level: Merit — T Levels: Merit
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Mixed Qualifications: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Economist
- Economic Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Economic Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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