BA Economics (L150)

Receive training in economics-relevant mathematics and statistics, and develop your knowledge of fundamental economics concepts, on our BA Economics programme.

In this programme, you will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics – the application of statistical methods to estimate causal relationships between economic variables. There are also modules that allow you to shape your degree to your interests and career ambitions - enabling you to gain additional in-demand employability skills, like programming and data visualisation.

Mathematics is a tool used by economists to model the world around us, and to understand how and why individuals make the decisions that they do. Within this programme, we will teach you the core mathematic tools that are used by economists to build models about the work around us. This makes our BA programme ideal for those with a good base level of numeracy, but who might not have studied A-level Mathematics or equivalent (if you expect to achieve, or already have, an A grade in A-level Mathematics you should consider our BSc Economics instead).

You’ll benefit from teaching informed by cutting-edge research – research which ranks in the top 5 for economics and econometrics amongst UK universities (REF 2021). We are also home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe.

The skills you’ll develop as an economist – such as problem solving, data analysis, and communing ideas to a range of stakeholders – will place you in high-demand with modern employers. On average, Bristol economics students earn 26% more than other UK economics graduates within 5 years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £42,500 and £77,500 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2024).

Should I choose the BSc or BA in Economics?

Our BA Economics is designed for students who do not have an A-level Mathematics qualification (or a suitable equivalent), and you will be taught the maths essential for modern economics within the programme. If you are currently studying A-level Mathematics (or a suitable equivalent) and are expecting to gain an A grade or above (or already have an A grade in A-level Mathematics) you should consider applying for our BSc Economics instead). instead).

Please see the full entry requirements for both our BA Economics and BSc Economics instead)., including which A-level equivalent qualifications we accept, to help with your decision-making.