BSc (Hons) Economics
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
This degree stands out by exposing you to broad economic specialisms, while ensuring you have extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of economics study.
Key highlights
- Optional minimum 30-week work placement year
- Exposure to a broad range of economic specialisms
- Extensive grounding in the fundamentals of economics
- Foundation Year route available for alternative entry
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
- UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Economist
- Economic Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Management Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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