Program Overview

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Economics, BSc Hons

Economics at Greenwich aims to provide you with the intellectual abilities and analytical tools to understand, analyse and act upon the most challenging issues of our time.

We believe economics must help to build and more equitably share prosperity, create meaningful employment, and ensure the transition to a carbon-neutral future. We have responded to calls from students and industry alike to change the way we do economics: we are a national leader in applied real-world economics that learns from history and embraces diversity.

Our BSc Economics degree gives students the possibility after first year of specialising in finance, ESG (environmental, social and governance issues), or the economics of public policy.

In your time with us you will gain the knowledge and skills essential for either graduate employment or post-graduate study. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in industry, finance, the civil service, NGOs, research and education.

UCAS points

120 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

L100 G BSc/Ec

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School

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time
• 4 years sandwich

Start month

September

Home/international fees 2025/26

£9,535 /£17,500

What you should know about this course

• Enhance your data-handling skills through the use of Bloomberg terminals, trading simulation platforms, programming languages, and Reuters certification.
• After first year, choose to pursue a study pathway in public policy (ideal preparation for a career in the civil service) or ESG issues.
• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.
• Our graduates have pursued successful careers in industry, finance, the civil service, NGOs, research and education.

Tailor your studies to suit your career interests

Start your BSc (Hons) Economics or BA (Hons) Business Economics journey with core economic principles in your first year, then get the chance to shape your studies in one of three areas by following one of our specialist pathways.

What you will study

Full time

Part time

Sandwich

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Introduction to Business Finance (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics I (30 credits)
• Microeconomics I (30 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
• Mathematics for Economics, Business and Finance
• Statistics for Economics and Finance (15 credits)
• Economic and Financial History (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• History of Economic Thought (15 credits)
• Applied Econometrics (15 credits)
• Further Mathematics for Economists (15 credits)
• Introductory Econometrics (15 credits)
• Macroeconomics II (15 credits)
• Microeconomics II (15 credits)
• Future Paths

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• The Economy and the Environment (15 credits)
• International Trade and Development (15 credits)
• Economics of Social Change (15 credits)
• Banking and Finance in a Global Context I (15 credits)
• Banking and Finance in a Global Context II (15 credits)
• Climate Change and Investing (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Applied Economics and Finance Project (30 credits)
• Macroeconomics III (15 credits)
• Microeconomics III (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• Monetary Economics (30 credits)
• Principles of Investment (30 credits)
• Trading in Financial Markets (30 credits)
• Applied Data Analysis for Sustainable Futures (30 credits)
• Economics of Public Policy (30 credits)
• ESG Investing (30 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 120 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home* | £9,535 | £2,384 per 30 credits | N/A
International | £17,500 | £4,375 per 30 credits | N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Fees information

• The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university. Previous Greenwich Business School students have secured their placement year with organisations such as the NHS, Nomura, RSK, Charlton Athletic, Disney, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. A sandwich year is taken between the second and third years of study.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are usually paid at competitive rates for entry level roles in your chosen industry. The Employability Service will only promote paid opportunities to you.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates may apply for entry-level jobs in banking, finance, insurance, stock markets, sales and marketing. Career options include management consultant, investment adviser, finance and investment analyst, tax consultant, investment banker, and employment agency consultant.

Are internships available?

The University’s Employability Team may advertise internship opportunities which are made available to the University and which the team feel are appropriate for University of Greenwich students. Internships are usually shorter opportunities ranging from 5 working days to 6 months and may be part-time or full-time. Depending on the nature and duration of the internship it may be something that can be done alongside study or it may be something that can only be done over the summer. If your internship is eligible, you can receive a Certificate of Industrial Studies.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at:

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

We also offer a range of activities to support you throughout your studies during GRE Fest, which includes several workshops that support our students and provide useful information.

All students will also be assigned an academic tutor as the first point of contact for any academic queries.

Support from the department

At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams. The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.

Our Faculty Student Advisors (FSAs) provide pastoral and welfare support to first-year students.

Interested in starting your own business? Our Generator Team helps students start and grow businesses, The Generator also runs the Enterprise Challenge and #GreHacks competition annually.

Visit our student helpdesk in Queen Mary Building (Room 240) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, for in-person assistance.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at: