BA Economics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Gain a strong foundation in how economics works and explore a range of economic specialisms. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn how to use economics to solve the important real-world problems that we face today.

Department: School of Economics | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Statistical Methods for Economics, Applied Data Analysis in Economics. Second year: Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Applied Econometrics. Final year: Economic Policy and Practice, Economics Research Project, Contemporary Issues in Labour Economics, Urban Economics.

Career pathways

Employment skills and personal development are embedded throughout our curriculum. All students receive employability sessions in their first year, where you will learn about finding placements or internships, and what jobs you can do with an economics degree. Our courses have a strong emphasis on data analysis from year one, where you will learn to analyse real data using software including Excel and Stata. You’ll gain independent research skills that are highly valued by employers in your final year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: AAB. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB + B in the EPQ; ABB + A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD + A at A Level. Scottish Highers: AAAAB. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA. Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 6/B. English language: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, or IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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