BSc Economics and Politics at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Develop a deep understanding of economic and political systems by studying complementary social sciences on this joint honours degree. You will experience stimulating intellectual challenges from two Schools with strong reputations for teaching and research ( THE analysis of REF2021). You will build core economic knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics; the statistical methods used to estimate economic models and analyse data.

What you will study

Economics follows a sequence of core units in the first and second years, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics. These foundations prepare you to specialise in areas that interest you through a wide selection of optional modules in your third year. Previous options have included development economics, behavioural economics, history of economic thought, international trade, environmental economics and health economics.

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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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental. A-level contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics and an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject, and Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and an essay-based subject, and Higher: AAAAB. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature;. 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 LL12).

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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