Economics BSc (Econ)

The Economics BSc (Econ) program at University College London (UCL) provides students with a rigorous foundation in economic theories and quantitative tools. This foundation enables students to analyze real-world issues such as climate change, inequality, and inflation. Through evidenced-based economic analysis, students learn to research and solve problems independently.

Program Overview

• The program is taught by renowned economists whose research focuses on real-world issues like migration, inequality, and inflation.
• Students have the opportunity to engage with the optional not-for-credit series of Dedicated Academic Support Sessions to enhance their independent study skills and acquire skills useful for professional economists.
• The curriculum includes compulsory modules in economics, applied economics, mathematics, and statistics in the first year, with an emphasis on principles of model-building, problem-solving, and quantitative techniques in subsequent years.

Study Mode and Duration

• The program is offered on a full-time basis.
• The duration of the program is 3 academic years.

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are ｣9,790.
• Overseas tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are ｣39,200.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: A*AA
• Subjects: A* in Mathematics required, plus if Economics is offered it must be grade A.
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer

• Grades: A*AB
• Subjects: A* in Mathematics required.
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Points: 39
• Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics and grade 6 in Economics if offered, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual Offer for IB Diploma

• Points: 38
• Subjects: A score of 18 in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5.

Additional Requirements

• The program does not accept resits.
• For the 2026 cycle, all applicants are required to sit the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).

English Language Requirements

• The English language level for this program is Level 2.

Career Prospects

• Graduates are well-prepared for further study or roles in public policy, finance, banking, and management.
• Over 96% of UCL BSc Economics graduates were either in professional work or postgraduate study 15 months after graduating.

Modules

• Year 1: Compulsory modules in economics, mathematics, statistics, and applied economics, along with optional modules.
• Year 2: Compulsory modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, along with optional modules.
• Year 3: A wide range of optional modules, including the option to undertake a dissertation.

Teaching and Learning

• Each module is taught differently, with an expectation of independent reading, attendance at lectures and smaller group tutorials, and active participation in group discussions.
• Contact time varies but students can expect approximately 10-15 hours of timetabled lectures and small group classes per teaching week, with an additional 25-30 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

• Progress is monitored throughout the year on a module-by-module basis.
• Assessment methods include written end-of-year assessments, term-time quizzes, essays, and group projects with written and video outputs and presentations.

Accessibility

• The department endeavors to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble.

Fees and Funding

• UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval.
• International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the program.
• Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries.

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