Economics - 3.5 years BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Economics (3.5 years) BSc (Hons) is an accelerated route to an Honours economics degree in 42 months, starting in January rather than September. It focuses on the macroeconomic challenges of national, regional and global economies together with the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses. The course is only available to applicants from England, Wales, Northern Ireland (Rest of UK) or international applicants.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 42 months (3.5 years) | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time (accelerated 3.5 years) | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course covers macroeconomic challenges of national, regional and global economies and the microeconomic behaviour of people and businesses.

Career pathways

Many graduates move into financial planning, investment, insurance, pensions and wider financial roles, and some follow the Chartered Accountancy route. Graduates also go into journalism, politics, marketing, communications, business statistics and general business roles.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD), ; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BCCC); BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM); IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed); HNC/HND: a relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit (or B with 120 SCQF credits), or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units and 240 SCQF credits; SWAP Access BBB. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government; January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 23,150 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships; January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 42 months (3.5 years)

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