BSc Hons Economics

At the BSc Economics (Honours) programme at University of St Andrews, you’ll develop practical skills by combining lectures with small-group tutorials and hands-on laboratories — teaching is designed to engage you in individual and group projects, data analysis and independent research from early on. As you progress, you’ll take advanced modules in econometrics and computational economics, generating real-world insights and building the kind of skills that employers value. The programme’s structure ensures that you not only explore theory, but also apply it using dedicated support services and resources, so you are prepared for both professional roles and further study.

The practical opportunities and facilities include:

• Small-group tutorials and labs deliver the opportunity to work on group projects and live econometric data sets (Year 1-2: tutorials in groups of 15–20; Honours level: labs and tutorials of 10–20 students). 

• Access to advanced modules such as Computational Economics, Practical Financial Modelling, and Econometrics of Impact Evaluation in Years 3–4, where you deal hands-on with statistical software and apply economic modelling techniques. 

• Extensive library and IT resources: 90 % of students felt the resources supported their learning well. 

• Research-led teaching team: You’ll be guided by staff research-active in economics, giving you access to current work, data, and scholarship. 

• Flexible modular system: In Honours years you may select specialist modules and substitute credits from another subject under advisement — fostering independence and tailored study.

Graduates from the BSc Economics (Honours) programme at University of St Andrews are well-positioned to enter professional roles such as economist, financial analyst, policy analyst and data analyst: their strong quantitative training and high employability record make this path both versatile and rewarding. For example, 15 months after graduating, the median salary for Economics graduates is about £33,500. 

Here’s how the university supports your career journey and typical outcomes:

• University services to help you employ: The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice, employer workshops, internships portal and mentoring through the Students’ Association. 

• Employment stats & salary figures: More than 96% of first-degree undergraduates from St Andrews were in work or further study within six months of graduation. 

• University–industry partnerships: While specific employer details for the Economics programme are not published, the strong reputation of St Andrews positions its graduates for roles in finance, government, consulting and international organisations.

• Long-term accreditation value: St Andrews’ long history, strong research profile and top UK rankings enhance the professional value of the qualification.

• Graduation outcomes: Many graduates enter highly skilled roles, use their economic modelling, data analysis and policy evaluation skills, and continue to further study or leadership roles.