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BSc Economics at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Economics gives you the tools to analyse how markets, governments, and societies make critical decisions. From finance and policy to consulting and sustainability, it shapes the global landscape. With Birmingham's BSc Economics, you'll build rigorous foundations in economic theory and quantitative methods before tailoring your degree to your interests.

Department: Economics  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will complete mandatory core modules and choose from a mix of optional modules. Modules include China and the World Economy, Behavioural and Experimental Economics, The Economics of Finance, Mathematical and Statistical Foundations of Econometrics, Economics with Machine Learning, Public Economics.

Career pathways

Our BSc Economics graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers worldwide, reflecting the strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills developed throughout the programme. Many pursue careers as economists, policy advisers, and consultants across leading organisations, including the World Bank, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.

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Entry requirements

A Level: AAA including Mathematics. IB: 6,6,6 including Mathematics. BTEC: BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications. A level subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Use of Maths. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 28,680 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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