Economics BSc
A*AA at A level, A in Mathematics You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language; graduates earn a median £45,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
A*AA
A in Mathematics You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language · 79% of entrants came with A levels · 97% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
A*AAtypical A level offer; a*aa including a in mathematics you will also need grade 6/b in gcse english language. subject combinations we are looking for students with strong mathematical ability and a-level mathematics or equi
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: AAB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1A in Mathematics You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language
- 2Mathematics
Who actually got in: 79% with A levels, 20% with the IB. 48% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 420 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 38 points38 including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate | 6 in Higher Level Mathematics |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) alongside two A levels, including A level Mathematics. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Langu | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects. | Mathematics, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA (Quality Assurance Agency)-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credi | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
5compulsory modules in year 1, 1 optional
Compulsory modules this year: green & sustainability 51% · mathematics & statistics 20% · transversal skills 18% · digital & ict skills 10%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 5 core, 1 optional · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- The World Economy: History & Theory
What you learn (3)
- describe the development of the world economy over the past millennium
- explain specialist topics within world economic history chosen by the student
- identify key economic trends and patterns over time
- Macroeconomics 1
What you learn (7)
- locate relevant economic data using library and internet sources
- extract and present relevant data for economic analysis
- apply mathematical and diagrammatic techniques to analyse economic data
- explain key macroeconomic terminology and measurement of aggregates
- analyse economic scenarios using logical reasoning
- evaluate economic problems using critical and creative thinking
- solve abstract economic problems using conceptual reasoning
- Microeconomics 1
What you learn (12)
- explain core consumer theory concepts
- explain core producer theory concepts
- describe strategic interaction between economic agents
- apply microeconomic theory to policy problems
- explain economic concepts using mathematical methods
- explain economic concepts using graphical methods
- explain economic concepts using intuitive reasoning
- describe how economic models are used to analyse problems
- evaluate the limitations of economic models
- construct models of consumer behaviour
- construct models of producer behaviour
- evaluate the implications and limitations of these models
- Statistical Techniques B
What you learn (5)
- apply statistical techniques required for economics coursework
- explain statistical methods used in quantitative analysis
- construct statistical models to represent data relationships
- describe principles of data handling using statistical software
- use statistical software to manipulate datasets
- Mathematical Techniques B
What you learn (7)
- apply quantitative methods to core economics topics
- write basic programs using statistical software
- use statistical software to graph mathematical functions
- apply statistical software to perform mathematical methods
- analyse economic problems using systematic quantitative approaches
- use computing tools to write mathematical text
- perform numerical mathematical analysis using computing tools
1 optional module
- Topics in Applied Economics (1a)
What you learn (16)
- explain core principles and concepts of microeconomics
- explain core principles and concepts of macroeconomics
- describe basic methods used in micro and macroeconomic analysis
- identify specific trends and patterns in economic data
- describe common problems and solutions in measuring economic variables
- locate relevant economic data using library and internet sources
- extract and present economic data for analysis
- apply mathematical techniques and diagrams to economic analysis
- describe statistical methods used to analyse economic data
- produce written reports communicating economic analysis clearly
- evaluate economic policies using analytical frameworks
- analyse the role and function of economic institutions
- describe current empirical debates in specialised areas of economics
- apply a researcher's perspective to approach economic problems
- apply analytical reasoning to economic problems
- use abstraction techniques to solve economic problems
Year 2 · 3 core, 3 optional · 90 credits ≈ 900 hours
- Macroeconomics 2
What you learn (20)
- locate and extract relevant data from library and online sources
- analyse and present gathered data effectively
- apply mathematical and diagrammatic methods to economic analysis
- explain statistical techniques used to analyse economic data
- communicate economic understanding clearly in spoken form
- communicate economic understanding clearly in written form
- describe core theoretical models for open economies
- describe core theoretical models for closed economies
- review relevant academic literature and evidence on macroeconomic topics
- explain fundamental economic principles
- explain core concepts and methods used in macroeconomics
- describe real-world macroeconomic events and policy experiences
- compare relationships between different macroeconomic models
- apply macroeconomic models to analyse recent economic events and policy debates
- apply analytical reasoning to solve economic problems
- evaluate economic issues using critical and strategic thinking
- apply abstraction techniques to solve economic problems
- critically analyse macroeconomic topics covered in the module
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses
- explain how hypotheses are tested in economic literature
- Microeconomics 2
What you learn (7)
- explain intermediate microeconomic principles
- describe advanced microeconomic concepts
- apply microeconomic theory to real-world contexts
- present economic arguments clearly in written form
- analyse economic problems using logical reasoning
- evaluate economic issues using critical and strategic reasoning
- solve abstract economic problems using conceptual models
- Econometrics 1
What you learn (7)
- apply quantitative methods used in core and optional economics modules
- use econometric software packages to analyse economic data
- retrieve data from economics databases for analysis
- present statistical data clearly to an audience
- analyse and interpret statistical data for reporting purposes
- apply advanced statistical techniques to economic problems
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of statistical methods
3 optional modules
- Economics of Money & Banking
What you learn (17)
- describe the main components of the financial system
- explain the roles of different financial assets within the system
- outline the principal objectives of monetary policy
- justify the main goals pursued by monetary policy
- debate current issues in monetary economics
- communicate views on monetary and financial issues orally
- communicate views on monetary and financial issues in writing
- conduct independent research using real economic data
- collaborate with others to carry out research using data sources
- use macroeconomic terminology accurately
- interpret and draft policy statements on macroeconomic issues
- source official macroeconomic data
- analyse macroeconomic data using software tools such as Excel and Stata
- critically analyse arguments presented by others
- distinguish factual claims from conjecture
- analyse complex economic issues using data evidence
- interpret data within the context of theoretical economic models
- Environmental and Resource Economics
What you learn (5)
- explain why environmental economics requires input from multiple disciplines
- evaluate key debates within mainstream economics on environmental issues
- describe techniques used to assign monetary value to environmental resources
- apply economic reasoning to assess environmental policy proposals
- explain how choices by individuals, firms and governments influence environmental outcomes
- Economic Growth: Causes and Consequences
What you learn (6)
- explain the main causes of economic growth
- describe the main consequences of economic growth
- analyse leading theories explaining long-run growth patterns
- evaluate contemporary debates on growth causes and effects
- present arguments on growth debates clearly to an audience
- relate historical developments to present-day economic conditions
Year 3 · 0 core, 7 optional
7 optional modules
- Research in Applied Economics
What you learn (2)
- construct testable hypotheses for economic questions
- use empirical data to distinguish between competing explanations
- Research Methods in Economics
What you learn (5)
- explain how economists formulate hypotheses to address research questions
- apply data analysis to distinguish between competing explanations of economic events
- organise research tasks and manage time to complete an independent economic analysis
- produce a concise written report on a specialised economics topic
- present research findings orally to an academic audience
- Topics in Development Economics 3
What you learn (8)
- review relevant academic literature and empirical evidence
- explain the causes of major developing-world economic problems
- describe the consequences of major developing-world economic problems
- propose possible remedies for developing-world economic problems
- analyse module topics using critical reasoning
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses related to module topics
- evaluate how hypotheses are tested within the literature
- communicate economic knowledge and understanding effectively to others
- International Economics
What you learn (9)
- review relevant literature and evidence on international economics
- apply literature and evidence to economic analysis
- describe core concepts of international macroeconomics
- evaluate applications of economic theory to international macroeconomics
- manipulate simple economic models of international macroeconomics
- critically read empirical literature in international macroeconomics
- apply critical analysis to international macroeconomic topics
- formulate economic concepts and hypotheses
- explain how hypotheses are tested in economic literature
- Topics in Financial Economics: Corporate Finance and Markets
What you learn (11)
- explain key concepts in corporate finance and markets
- describe characteristics of debt and equity instruments
- describe features of incomplete markets
- explain dividend policy and corporate governance practices
- simplify economic problems using basic theoretical methods
- present economic analysis in written and mathematical form
- research a finance topic individually and in groups using online and library sources
- formulate models to analyse and solve economic problems
- evaluate competing economic models and hypotheses critically
- select appropriate models to address policy-related financial problems
- produce concise analytical reports on financial issues
- Behavioural Economics: Theory and Applications
What you learn (6)
- describe methods used in laboratory and field experiments in economics
- explain the motivation for studying behavioural economics
- explain patterns of economic behaviour among interacting agents
- construct behavioural models that explain deviations from rational-agent theory
- present behavioural economics concepts using appropriate analytical methods
- explain contemporary behavioural economics models applied by practitioners
- Data Science for Economists
What you learn (6)
- describe the stages involved in the data science methodology
- identify common tools used for data science projects
- apply appropriate data types to address economic questions
- source non-economic datasets relevant to a given scenario
- clean and manipulate datasets using programming techniques
- visualise and analyse data using the R software package
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£45,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£37k
Median£45k
Upper quarter£64k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 280 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 14, 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £36,500 and £63,500. Five years on, the median is £64,500. 89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 88% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 12% left | 97% | 325 |
| In work or study, 15 months on8% studying | 89% | 200 |
| Professional or managerial job | 88% | 155 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £40,000 | 150 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £45,000 | 280 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £64,500 | 285 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
95%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 81% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 280 students answered
Highest: 95% agreed on question 1; lowest: 75% on question 10.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 95% |
| Question 2 | 83% |
| Question 3 | 95% |
| Question 4 | 89% |
| Question 5 | 86% |
| Question 6 | 90% |
| Question 7 | 85% |
| Question 8 | 83% |
| Question 9 | 84% |
| Question 10 | 75% |
| Question 11 | 86% |
| Question 12 | 85% |
| Question 13 | 93% |
| Question 14 | 76% |
| Question 15 | 91% |
| Question 16 | 90% |
| Question 17 | 93% |
| Question 18 | 92% |
| Question 19 | 93% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 94% |
| Question 22 | 89% |
| Question 23 | 91% |
| Question 24 | 80% |
| Question 25 | 78% |
| Question 26 | 95% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.