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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L100

Economics

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economics at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Cutting-edge curriculum to understand and address the challenges of today’s world. Our Economics degree is designed to develop your understanding of the principles, practices and theories of Economics. Economists examine issues, identify trends and deal with financial uncertainty. You’ll explore how people and businesses invest and allocate their resources, and we’ll equip you with a set of tools to help you understand how the world works. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Financial Economics
International Economics
Economic Data Analysis
Labour Economics and Markets
Applied Economics Project
UCAS Code:L100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,500
5 years£26,500£37,500£44,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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