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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Offered by University of Bath, the BSc (Hons) Economics with professional placement or study abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You’ll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses. During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people’s decisions. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £45,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | A*AA Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus additional study - please see course pages on our website |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including either HL Mathematics. We have a strong preference for applicants who are studying Higher Level Mathematics. If you are studying Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 6 in the Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer 6, 6, 5 International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£28,650
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £33,000 | £39,500 | £45,500 |
| 3 years | £36,000 | £45,500 | £60,500 |
| 5 years | £49,500 | £63,000 | £88,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £17,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

University of Bath offers Economics with professional placement or study abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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