BA Economics at University of Bristol

Receive training in economics-relevant mathematics and statistics, and develop your knowledge of fundamental economics concepts on our BA Economics programme. In this programme, you will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics; the application of statistical methods to estimate causal relationships between economic variables. There are also modules that allow you to shape your degree to your interests and career ambitions, enabling you to gain additional in-demand employability skills, like programming and data visualisation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year of the programme, you'll receive core training in economic principles, along with parallel training in mathematics for economists; including topics such as algebra, equations of straight lines, sequences and summations, exponentials and logarithms, univariate and multivariate calculus, probability and statistics, and data handling. In your second year you'll study micro- and macroeconomics, as well as econometrics, and have the opportunity to choose topics that interest you from a wide range of optional modules, with even more optional modules available to you in your final year. Optional topics might include behavioural economics, applied economics, industrial economics, health economics, environmental economics, communicating economics, and more.

Career pathways

Bristol economics graduates are highly sought after by employers. On average, Bristol economics students earn 28% more than other UK economics graduates within 5 years of graduation, typically enjoying salaries between £44,000 and £87,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).

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