BSc Economics (study locally) at University of London

Programme overview

The BSc Economics prepares students for careers as economists in academia, industry, finance or government. It is studied flexibly with a teaching centre or independently.

Faculty: Undergraduate (distance and flexible learning) | Department: LSE (academic direction) | Duration: 3-6 years (Standard Entry); 2-6 years (Graduate Entry) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: November 2026; May 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 12 courses on the Standard Route or nine on the Graduate Entry Route, progressing from 100-level courses to 200- and 300-level courses as set out in the Programme Regulations.

Career pathways

The degree prepares graduates for careers as economists in industry, finance, government or international organisations, and for master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aged 17 or over by 30 November in the year of registration. Applicants aged 17-20 usually meet the University's General Entrance Requirements; aged 21-26 may alternatively present qualifications equivalent to one GCE A Level at grades A-C; aged 27+ one A Level at grades A-E. Mathematics to GCSE Grade 4 (Recognised Teaching Centre) or Grade 5 (Independent Learner Route) or equivalent. English language evidence required.

GBP 8,816 for the whole programme (2026/27). Indicative total for the standard BSc (£694 per course, £347 per half course, inclusive of first assessment entry). Source

Intake: November 2026; May 2027

Duration: 3-6 years (Standard Entry); 2-6 years (Graduate Entry)

Apply through the official page: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-economics

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