BA Hons Economics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Strathclyde

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Economics at University of Strathclyde offers you the chance to explore how consumers, firms and governments make decisions—and how those decisions shape the economy and society. This programme is ideal for students who are curious about economic data, enjoy quantitative reasoning and want career flexibility in business, finance, policy or research.

Curriculum structure

Year 1: You’ll begin with a broad foundation in business and economics via the Management Development Programme 1, while studying modules like Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology and Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship. This gives you a solid grounding in both economic theory and the business context.
Year 2: You’ll focus on core economic modules such as Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics 2 where you learn to analyse markets, consumer choice and policy decision-making—equipping you with deeper quantitative and economic modelling skills.
Year 3 (Honours): In your final year you’ll engage in advanced topics like Information Economics, Applied Econometrics and undertake a Dissertation, enabling you to apply economic tools to real-world issues, conduct independent research and demonstrate specialist knowledge.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the BA Economics programme at University of Strathclyde, you won’t just sit in lectures—you’ll dive into active, problem-based projects through the Management Development Programme (MDP) where real business problems and teamwork shape your learning from Year 1. You’ll also benefit from industry internships, live research projects via the Fraser of Allander Institute, and a fully-equipped library and business-school hub to support hands-on, data-driven learning.

Here are some of the key experiential features:

The Management Development Programme runs over the first three years and involves problem-based learning in teams around real companies/situations.
Access to summer internships and 6-12 week applied research placements through the Fraser of Allander Institute, enabling you to work on real economic-policy questions.
The university’s Internships & Placements service offers 6-12 month “Year in Industry” opportunities and supports you via MyCareerHub and international placement databases to broaden your work-experience profile.
Use of facilities like the Andersonian Library—with group-study spaces, IT labs and 24-hour access during exam periods—ensuring you have the infrastructure for both independent and collaborative work.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the BA (Hons) Economics programme at University of Strathclyde go on to roles such as economist, economic analyst, financial analyst and policy advisor, thanks to the brand’s strong analytical and industry-facing experience. With support and services in place, you’ll be well prepared for meaningful entry into the world of work:

Which university services will help students to employ: The University’s Careers & Employability Service offers one-to-one appointments, employer-led workshops, job fairs and access to the Alumni Careers Toolkit for graduates.
Employment stats and salary figures: According to the UCAS Destination Data for the Economics & Finance Department, 90 % of respondents were in work or further study 15 months after graduating.
University–industry partnerships: The programme benefits from links with industry and research centres like the Fraser of Allander Institute, giving students exposure to applied economic research and consultancy-style projects.
Long-term accreditation value: The programme is delivered by Strathclyde Business School, a triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), reinforcing the qualification’s strength in business, economics and across the global job market.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates leave equipped not just with economic theory, but with practical data-analysis, modelling, research, communication and team-working skills—attributes highly valued by employers across banking, consulting, government and policy.

Additional Information & Requirements

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; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics
International Baccalaureate: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics).
A-Level: BBB to ABB, no specific requirement of any subject.
IELTS Score: Overall 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component & TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.
CBSE: For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X. Marks should be particularly strong in the proposed area of study.
American Curriculum: if submitting test scores, we ask for any of the following: SAT: 1200 (600 in each component)/ACT: 27 plus 2 AP exams with scores of 4+ or 3 AP exams with scores of 4+.