Economics and Management 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.
A in Mathematics You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language · 81% of entrants came with A levels · 97% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
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
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 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Lev | 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-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: green & sustainability 40% · mathematics & statistics 39% · digital & ict skills 21%.
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
- Economics 1
What you learn (5)
- describe key economic behaviours, trends and institutional developments
- explain core economic concepts, theories and models
- apply theoretical models to simplify complex economic problems
- interpret economic data to inform analysis
- select appropriate analytical tools based on data
- 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
Year 2 · 4 core, 1 optional · 90 credits ≈ 900 hours
- Economics 2
What you learn (17)
- describe macroeconomic policy instruments and objectives
- evaluate how economic theory informs policy effectiveness
- simplify complex economic problems using theoretical models
- communicate economic ideas in written and spoken form
- represent economic arguments graphically and mathematically
- apply theoretical models to underpin economic analysis
- explain the applications and limitations of economic models
- describe microeconomic policy measures
- critically analyse competing economic models and hypotheses
- present economic work to an audience
- conduct individual and collaborative research on economic topics
- use online and library resources to gather economic information
- formulate models to solve economic problems
- select appropriate economic models for policy problems
- produce concise analytical reports on economic issues
- explain key concepts in intermediate microeconomics
- explain key concepts in intermediate macroeconomics
- 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
1 optional module
- 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
Year 3 · 1 core, 6 optional · 15 credits ≈ 150 hours
6 optional modules
- 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
- International Trade
What you learn (6)
- explain key theories of international trade
- evaluate approaches to international trade policy
- manipulate basic economic models using graphs and equations
- critique empirical studies on public policy issues
- analyse module topics using critical reasoning
- review relevant academic literature and supporting evidence
- Business Taxation
What you learn (8)
- identify different types of business taxation applicable in the UK
- explain how various taxes affect unincorporated businesses
- explain how various taxes affect incorporated businesses
- calculate a basic UK income tax liability
- calculate a basic UK corporation tax liability
- calculate a basic UK VAT liability
- relate UK business tax rules to broader social and economic factors
- assess the impact of UK business taxation against recognised best practice
- International Business Strategy
What you learn (9)
- identify strategic and organisational challenges faced by multinational firms
- describe core theories and concepts underpinning international business
- apply analytical frameworks to support strategic decision-making
- apply business concepts to resolve real-world strategic issues of multinationals
- analyse market trends and data to draw business conclusions
- analyse complex organisational and strategic issues in depth
- propose solutions to complex strategic business problems
- evaluate competing theories and arguments in international business
- evaluate strategic options to justify a preferred choice
- International Financial Management
What you learn (7)
- explain how foreign exchange markets operate
- describe methods used to manage foreign exchange risk
- apply financial concepts to international valuation problems
- apply financial concepts to international investment decisions
- use analytical models to examine foreign exchange market behaviour
- use spreadsheets to analyse foreign exchange data
- evaluate limitations of standard econometric models in forecasting exchange rates
“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.
Where does it lead?
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 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £36,500 and £63,500. Five years on, the median is £64,500. 88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 89% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 12% left | 97% | 505 |
| In work or study, 15 months on6% studying | 88% | 265 |
| Professional or managerial job | 89% | 210 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £40,000 | 150 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £45,000 | 280 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £64,500 | 285 |
What does it cost?
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.
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 78% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 610 students answered
Highest: 96% agreed on question 1; lowest: 76% on question 10.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 85% |
| Question 3 | 95% |
| Question 4 | 91% |
| Question 5 | 88% |
| Question 6 | 91% |
| Question 7 | 87% |
| Question 8 | 84% |
| Question 9 | 85% |
| Question 10 | 76% |
| Question 11 | 87% |
| Question 12 | 86% |
| Question 13 | 93% |
| Question 14 | 77% |
| Question 15 | 92% |
| Question 16 | 91% |
| Question 17 | 92% |
| Question 18 | 92% |
| Question 19 | 92% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 94% |
| Question 22 | 90% |
| Question 23 | 92% |
| Question 24 | 80% |
| Question 25 | 78% |
| Question 26 | 93% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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