Economics BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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**This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.****Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?**- Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures - Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied ...Read more


This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.


Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?

- Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures - Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations - Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses - Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions- Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC) - Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 94% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).Our Economics degree stands out by exposing you to a broad set of economic specialisms, while ensuring you have extensive knowledge of fundamental aspects of economics study.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
9/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
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Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
Finance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
What students say
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Josef
01 Apr 24

Bournemouth University is a good university with several advantages. Firstly, its prime location near a beautiful sandy beach makes it a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit in..Read more

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Sharon
20 Feb 24

It's wonderful to hear that you're making the most of your university experience and that BU offers a variety of activities to meet new people and have new experiences. On the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff

28 - 31 points

104 tariff points

112 tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

104 tariff points

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

112 tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
34%
Mathematics
32%
Business Studies
28%
History
18%
Law
18%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
49%
Mathematics
48%
Business Studies
34%
Geography
14%
Psychology
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,700 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,700 per year

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Students from International

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