BSc Hons in Economics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Brighton

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Brighton equips students with the analytical and quantitative tools to understand and shape real-world economies, society and policy. It is ideal for students who are curious about global markets, data-driven decision-making and creating meaningful impact.

Curriculum structure:

Year 1: You’ll begin with core units like The Economy Part 1 & 2, Quantitative Methods, Introduction to Financial Markets and Applied Statistics. These modules build your grounding in essential economic concepts, data analysis and an introduction to markets.

Year 2: This year introduces deeper topics via units such as Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, plus electives like Programming for Data Science or Financial Modelling and Dealing. You will strengthen your theoretical understanding and begin specialising.

Year 3: In your final year you’ll tackle advanced units like Contemporary Issues in Economics, Labour Economics and your Dissertation for Economics and Finance, as well as optional modules such as Quantitative Trading and Investment with R or Carbon Accounting. You’ll apply your knowledge to current global challenges and manage an in-depth research project.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Brighton BSc (Hons) Economics programme, you’ll engage in practical, industry-relevant activities that build your confidence and skills. You’ll work with real-world economic data, collaborate in group projects and take advantage of immersive workplace experiences—ensuring that your learning isn’t just theoretical, but deeply connected to professional practice:

Use of specialist Bloomberg Terminals to analyse live financial data as part of your economics modules.
Optional paid placement year between Years 2 and 3 available, giving you hands-on experience in industry settings and boosting employability.
Assessment formats that include group work, presentations and workshops—reflecting the collaborative and analytical tasks you’ll face in the workplace.
High-quality learning resources with student-satisfaction scores of 99% for facilities and 100% for subject-specific resources.
Access to up-to-date computing labs, data software tools and comprehensive library services supporting your research and analytical work.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Brighton are well-positioned for careers such as Economic Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Risk Analyst or Policy Advisor—with approximately 83 % of social sciences graduates in work or study 15 months after graduation and average earnings around £26,000. Thanks to dedicated career services and strong industry links, you’ll head into your next chapter ready for meaningful, skilled employment:

The university’s Careers & Employability team offers one-to-one guidance, CV/interview support, job fairs and internship listings.
Employer engagement is built into the programme via guest lectures, live project briefs, and optional paid placements.
Long-term value: the programme is part of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-accredited School of Business & Law, giving your degree strong professional standing.
With a broad span of sectors—from investment banks, consultancies, public policy bodies and global organisations—your career flexibility is rich and enduring.

Additional Information & Requirements

A-level: BBB–BCC (equivalent to 120–104 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM.

International Baccalaureate: 26 points, with three subjects at Higher Level.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits overall; at least 45 credits at level 3, including 24 credits at merit.

T-Level: Merit in the finance or accounting T-level; other T-levels are not accepted

GCSE (or equivalent): Minimum grade C / grade 4 in Maths is required.

English language requirement (international students): IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each component.

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