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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L101

Economics (Top-Up)

London South Bank University
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,880Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London South Bank University, the BSc (Hons) Economics (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Complete your degree and open new doors to a career in Economics. Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Economics elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Strategy
Macroeconomic Policy
Advanced Econometrics
International Economics
Financial Economics
Applied Economic Analysis
Elective Specialisation Module
Economics Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:L101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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

£17,880

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,880

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£36,000

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 25% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%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
91%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers Economics (Top-Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
15,760+Students
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