BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Economics develops analytical, numerical and research skills through a theory-and-evidence approach, with an optional financial economics pathway and training on platforms such as Bloomberg and LSEG DataStream.

Department: Plymouth Business School | Duration: 3 years, full-time (optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers economics in society, microeconomics and macroeconomics, principles of finance and economics and data analytics. Year 2 covers intermediate micro and macroeconomics, research methods and AI in economics, econometrics and sustainable futures; the final year covers advanced economic theory and policy, game theory, a dissertation and professional practice, with options in financial markets, international economics and the economics of business organisations.

Career pathways

Graduates enter public and private sector careers from policy analysis and consultancy to finance, research and international trade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. A level: 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. Access to HE Diploma: a named Access diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are considered. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Duration: 3 years

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