BSc Economics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The BSc Economics equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). The models combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, building critical thinking, computing, presentation and writing skills. Economics at Queen's is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).

Department: Queen's Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students gain hands-on experience with specialist mathematical and statistical software. Study or work abroad options include Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, Study China and International Workplace Tours.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in economics, finance and analytics, or go on to Master's programmes and research at Queen's Business School or other institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB plus GCSE Mathematics grade A/7 (no specific A-level subjects required). A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts within the portfolio (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD plus GCSE Mathematics A/7. International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (if Mathematics is not at Higher Level, Standard Level grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics A/7). Access Course: average of 70% plus GCSE Mathematics A/7 or equivalent. Graduate entry: minimum 2:1 honours degree plus GCSE Mathematics A/7. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent is required. Offers are made in grades rather than UCAS tariff points and GCSE performance is taken into account (offers are generally made to applicants with at least six GCSEs at grade B/6). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3, with Mathematics at minimum O2 or H4 if not among the counted subjects. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year. Also applies to EU Other; academic year not stated for this figure Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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