BA (Hons) Economics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Economics is taught in the triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) Strathclyde Business School. It builds an understanding of how consumers, producers and government fit together in the economy and develops mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

What you will study

Year 1 is a broad-based business year including Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis, Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Finance and Financial Analysis, and International Business. Year 2 includes Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics 2 with data analysis, Year 3 develops core economics classes, and the final Honours year adds optional classes and a dissertation; progression to Honours requires a 55% average in the Year 2 and 3 subject modules.

Career pathways

Graduates enter economics and related fields in the private and public sectors, including the Government Economics Service, consultancy, financial analysis at firms such as BlackRock, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and PwC, and management trainee schemes, and several go on to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Strathclyde Business School. Scottish Highers, standard entry: AAAA or AAABB at first sitting (AAAABB at second sitting) including English B and National 5 Maths or Applications of Maths B (Higher Maths/Applications of Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics); minimum entry: ABBB at first sitting (AABBB at second sitting) with the same subject requirements. A levels: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A level B considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics). International Baccalaureate: 32-30 with no subject below 5, including English SL5 and Maths or Maths Studies SL5 (Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics). HNC/HND: relevant HNC/HND with A in Graded Units. Deferred entry not normally accepted. Applicant visit days take place each March. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (University standard requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 21,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year, tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (BA Hons)

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