BSc Economics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This BSc course allows you to specialise in methodological modules, learn rigorous quantitative and analytical skills and apply this knowledge to your analysis of economics issues and policy.

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, Mathematical Methods for Economics 2. Second year: Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Applied Econometrics. Final year: Economics UG Dissertation, Advanced Microeconomics, Game Theory for Economists, Further Econometrics.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates now work as professional economists in government, industry and the third sector. We also have students successfully enter related professions, such as banking, insurance, accountancy, sales and management. Some of our most recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the European Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Additionally, we have students who continue to study economics at postgraduate level either here in Sheffield or at other world-renowned institutions. Danielle McHale (BSc Economics), Danielle McHale, Electrical project manager, Formula E,, BSc Econ.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: AAB (including Maths). A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Maths + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 5 in Higher Level Maths; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths, and B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: DD + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAABB + B in Maths. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA, including Maths. Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 9 at Merit. 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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