BSc Economics and Econometrics at University of Bristol

Programme overview

On this degree, you will develop analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a wide range of careers in economics and beyond. We teach economics in a technically rigorous way, using mathematical models to formalise key concepts. You will also develop a deep knowledge of econometrics; the statistical methods economists use to analyse data, estimate economic relationships and test theories.

What you will study

Across the three years of this degree, you will study core topics including, microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistical methods, econometrics and machine learning. You will also undertake an applied economics research project through your final-year dissertation. Alongside these mandatory units, you will choose from a wide selection of optional modules offered by the School of Economics, the Business School and other departments.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA including Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: AAB including Mathematics. BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Higher: AAAAA. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening,and no score below 6.0 (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code L140).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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