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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L100

Economics

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,500Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Economics at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Equip yourself to succeed in today’s fast-evolving world on our BSc Economics degree. You will gain new perspectives on pressing problems facing the world, build sought-after skills and get the practical experience you need to get noticed by today’s employers. Economics relates to almost every area of our lives – from the decisions we make as individuals, to the policies adopted by governments, and the products and services offered by companies. International tuition fees are £26,500 per year, 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, a median graduate salary of £37,500 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles and Consumer Behaviour
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Financial Economics and Markets
Development Economics and Inequality
Econometrics and Data Analysis
Public Economics and Government Policy
Applied Economics Research Project
UCAS Code:L100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA No specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below). In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics.

International Baccalaureate

37 points

37 (6, 6, 6 HL)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£79,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£43,000
3 years£30,000£37,500£47,000
5 years£38,500£52,000£67,000

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▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £14,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
1%Studying
22%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
86%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Loughborough University

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