Economics & Marketing BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Strathclyde

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Study with us• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience• Marketing is ranked 7th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)Why this course?• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics ...Read more

Study with us
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers
• gain the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to a diverse audience
• Marketing is ranked 7th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)Why this course?
• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
• Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.
• This course will help you develop the skills for a variety of marketing and management careers. You’ll understand customer requirements, added-value products and services and the role of communications in customer satisfaction.
• Winners of CIM's The Pitch (2018, 2019, 2020 & 2022) with students recognised as ‘Marketers of The Future'

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Marketing
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Economics
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£23,000
Marketing
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Marketing graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Marketing graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Sophie
03 Dec 24

Super friendly and welcoming. However the marketing department is disorganised and the funding for union societies is a..Read more

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Gabriele
03 Dec 24

Overall the university is amazing, just wish I didn’t have to go uphill every day..Read more

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A level

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BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA - AAABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 30 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B

Higher English B; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5

Relevant HNC, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Relevant HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Latest reviews

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Sophie
03 Dec 24
Economics & Marketing BA (Hons)
Super friendly and welcoming. However the marketing department is disorganised and the funding for union societies is a...
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Gabriele
03 Dec 24
Economics & Finance MSc
Overall the university is amazing, just wish I didn’t have to go uphill every day...
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University of Strathclyde
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