UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L102

Economics (BA)

Name: Economics (BA)
Price: 24800 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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3 yearsDuration

£24,800Per Year (Intl)

£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary

84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Economics (BA) at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. On our BA Economics degree, you'll be applying economics to important social issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality. You'll learn how policy makers can use economics to design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness. To study this degree you do not need to have an A-level in mathematics, and you do not need to have studied economics before. International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles and Applications

Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy

Quantitative Methods for Economics

Economics of Inequality and Poverty

Environmental Economics and Climate Policy

Applied Economic Research Methods

Economics of Development and Growth

Policy Evaluation and Evidence

UCAS Code:L102

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Typical offer: AAB and grade 6 in GCSE Maths If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ. Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,400

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£32,000	£38,000
3 years	£28,000	£34,000	£40,000
5 years	£36,500	£46,500	£59,000

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▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£34,000

UK average

£32,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 45% above UK average salary

This course

£46,500

UK average

£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £12,500 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

70%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%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

80%

Overall

Teaching on my course

84%

Learning opportunities

78%

Assessment and feedback

75%

Academic support

78%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

82%

Student voice

78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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