Bachelor Programme
Economics
Bristol's BSc Economics is a technically rigorous degree with econometrics at its centre, accredited by CIMA. Years 1 and 2 cover compulsory macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics, with a growing range of options from the School of Economics, the Business School and elsewhere, in topics such as behavioural economics, machine learning, development, international trade and corporate finance. In Year 3 students can write an applied economics dissertation under academic supervision. The BSc is designed for students with A-level Mathematics; those without it can consider Bristol's BA Economics. Entry is through UCAS (course code L100).
University
University of Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Economics
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Campus
Bristol, Clifton campus
Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027 entry: £29,300 for the first year for international students and £10,050 for Home students. Bristol reviews fees every year: Home fees follow UK government policy and international fees rise annually in line with expected inflation.
Admission Requirements
- A levels: standard offer A*AA including Mathematics; contextual offer AAB including Mathematics
- IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics at 6 at HL (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) or 7 at SL (Analysis and Approaches); contextual offer 34 with 17 at HL
- No specific GCSE subjects required
- English language (Bristol profile level G), if English is not your first language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening and no score below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 5 in reading and listening and 4.5 in speaking and writing (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 88 overall with Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 22); or PTE Academic 67 overall with no less than 71 in reading and listening and 64 in all other skills; or GCSE English Language grade C/4
- Contextual offers are available to eligible UK applicants; BTEC, Access to HE, Scottish, Welsh Baccalaureate and international qualifications are listed on the Bristol course page