Bachelor in Economics - Grado en Economía

Our Economics degree stands out by exposing you to the fundamentals of economics as well as to a broad set of economic specialisms. It also provides you with an advanced skill set related to statistics and econometrics.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures
Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations
Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses
Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)
Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 89% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Foundation year:

Fundamentals of Business & Management
Academic & Professional Practice
Fusion Business Project

Year 1

Core units:
History of Economic Thought
Introductory Mathematics for Economic Analysis
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Financial Markets
Basic Statistical Techniques

Year 2

Core units:
Mathematics for Economists
Intermediate Microeconomics
Econometric Techniques
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Industry, Region & Environment

Option units (choose one):
Money, Banking & Financial Services
Corporate Financial Management

Placement year
You may choose to complete an optional (minimum) 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Final year:

Core units:
Quantitative Economic Applications
Global Markets, Development & Labour
International Economics
Research Study

Option units (choose two):
Perspectives on Business Strategy
Investment Management
Financial Regulation
Microeconomics & the Digital Economy
Risk Modelling & Management
Public Finance & Policy

Management accountant
Political risk analyst
Financial Executive/Advisor
Business Development Adviser
Data Analyst
Research Economist
Investment Banker.