BSc (Hons) Economics at Swansea University

Programme overview

A BSc providing a foundation in modern economic principles and the issues shaping the global economy, combining economic theory with mathematical and statistical training. Students can specialise in areas such as development economics, international finance and behavioural economics.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a classroom-based Foundation Year, a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 (January 2027 and January 2028 also listed for international students) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Being a Social Scientist, Exploring Economic Data and Foundations in Accounting and Finance. Later modules include Intermediate Microeconomics, Introductory Econometrics, Economic Policy, Mathematical Economics, Economic Development and Managerial Economics.

Career pathways

Roles include economist, analyst, researcher, government adviser, management consultant, derivatives trader, financial analyst and econometrician; graduates have progressed to firms such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BCC; BTEC DMM-MMM; UK Access to HE 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 12 Distinctions and 30 Merits; T Levels Merit; mixed qualifications 104-128 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications; International Baccalaureate 30 points. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Classroom-based Foundation Year route: A level CCD-DDD; BTEC MMM-MMP; T Levels Pass; mixed qualifications 72 UCAS tariff points; International Baccalaureate 26 points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027 (January 2027 and January 2028 also listed for international students

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a classroom-based Foundation Year, a Year Abroad or a Year in Indust

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