BSc (Hons) Economics at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Build real expertise across economic specialisms, from statistics to econometrics, developing the analytical skills that shape how businesses, governments and markets move forward. Accreditations: AACSB and ACCA.

Department: Accounting, Finance & Economics | Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week work placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time, or 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week work placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include History of Economic Thought, tracing economic thought from Mercantilism and the classical economists through Marxist theory, market institutionalism and Keynes, and Introductory Mathematics for Economic Analysis.

Career pathways

Skills in business and strategic management, marketing and communication help graduates get ahead in a range of sectors, particularly finance, business, marketing and IT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week work placement. Foundation Year: 4 ye

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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