Program Overview

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Economics BSc (Hons)

The Brunel Economics BSc combines a thorough grounding in economic theory with the practical skills needed to apply that knowledge to business, industrial, financial or government environments.

Overview

This course is designed to give students a solid understanding of economic theory, statistics, econometrics and finance as well as the practical and transferable skills needed to apply their knowledge to real-world problems.

Course Content

The Economics BSc consists of compulsory and optional modules. In the final year, students can choose whether to write a dissertation or take additional modules instead.

Year 1

• EC1603 - Financial Markets
• EC1700 - Introduction to Employability
• EC1604 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
• EC1607 - Macroeconomic Principles
• EC1602 - Mathematics for Economics and Finance
• EC1606 - Microeconomic Principles
• EC1605 - Statistics and Data Analysis

Year 2

• EC2DDD - Microeconomic Principles II
• EC2EEE - Macroeconomic Principles II
• EC2FFF - Mathematical Economics
• EC2JJJ - Money and Banking
• EC2612 - Introduction to Econometrics
• EC2NNN - Monetary Economics
• EC2554 - Economics Pre-Placement

Year 3

• EC3WWW - Advanced Macroeconomics
• EC3HHH - Further Econometrics
• EC3QQQ - Game Theory
• EC3LLL - Panel Data
• EC3700 - Employability and Careers

Optional Modules

• EC3OOO - Applied Research in Economics, Banking and Finance
• EC3NNND - Managerial and Industrial Economics
• The Economics of Labour Markets
• EC3EEE - Behavioural Economics
• EC3FFF - International Money and Finance
• Developmental Economics
• Political Economics
• Economic History and Thought
• EC3JJJ - Economics of Information
• Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
• Public Economics and Finance
• Data Analysis for Microeconomic Policies

Careers and Your Future

Our aim is to teach you 'employable knowledge', which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• A minimum of five GCSEs are required including GCSE Mathematics (grade B/5), and either GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5).
• A-level: Standard Offer - GCE A level ABB, Contextual Offer - GCE A level BBB.
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: Standard Offer - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in a related subject, Contextual Offer - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DMM in a related subject.

EU and International Entry Requirements

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 31 points, GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS - 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas), Pearson - 59 (59 in all subscores), BrunELT - 63% (min 55% in all areas), TOEFL - 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17).

Fees and Funding

2026/27 Entry

• UK: £9,535 full-time, £1,385 placement year.
• International: £17,400 full-time, £1,385 placement year.

Teaching and Learning

We expect that all lecture sessions for all modules will be delivered on campus, with recording software used to make recordings available afterwards.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by combinations of coursework and examinations. The proportion of exam to coursework is approximately 80% to 20%, with some courses having a higher proportion of continuous assessment.

Feedback and Consultation

We provide set times where you can talk to your lecturers and module leaders, either in person or via phone or video conference, to discuss academic matters relating to your course.

Location of Study

Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH.