BSc Economics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language (L101)

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Economics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language (L101)

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Course summary

Develop analytical and quantitative skills applicable to a wide range of careers in economics and beyond on this degree, which includes an additional year studying abroad in the language of your host country.

We teach economics in a technically rigorous way. Econometrics – the application of statistical methods to data to estimate economic models – is a central component of the programme.

As well as building core knowledge in mathematics, statistics, macro- and microeconomics, you'll be able to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career ambitions with optional modules. This enables you to explore topics ranging from behavioural economics to machine learning, health economics to international trade, banking and finance to accounting, and much more.

You'll also develop your skills in a modern language – such as Spanish, French, Italian or German – studying language models as part of the course and exploring economics in the language of your host country during a year abroad. Visit Bristol Abroad to find out more and discover international destinations available.

A dissertation will further enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a specialist area of economics, as you hone your research and analysis capabilities exploring a question of particular interest to you.

You'll benefit from teaching that's informed by the latest developments in economics and our cutting-edge research – research which ranks in the top five 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.

By the end of the programme, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. On average, Bristol economics students earn 26% more than other UK economics graduates within five years of graduation – typically enjoying salaries between £42,500 and £77,500 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2024).

Recent BSc Economics graduates have gone on to work at globally renowned organisations including Deloitte, the Bank of England, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, EY, the NHS, KPMG, Mastercard, HMRC, Amazon Web Services, Citibank, and Hargreaves Lansdown.

Job roles of recent BSc Economics graduates include Data Analyst, Economist, Investment Officer, Tax Consultant, Business Development Associate, Cloud Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Maths Teacher, Corporate Finance Analyst, Freelance Writer, Credit Analyst, Operations Specialist, Audit Associate, and Independent Financial Planner.

Accreditations

Our Economics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language BSc is accredited by ICAEW.

Course structure

Mandatory units in macro- and microeconomics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics will provide you with strong foundations to build upon.

You'll complement your mandatory units by choosing from a wide range of optional modules from the School of Economics, the Business School and other parts of the University. The number of options increases as you progress through the degree, allowing you to select units from the areas of economics that most interest you.

In recent years, optional topics have included behavioural economics, data science, corporate finance, development economics, environmental economics, international trade, operations management, identity in economics, machine learning, and more.

Your third year will be spent at a leading international institution abroad, where you'll learn in the language of your host country. You'll broaden your horizons through the immersive experience of studying economics in a non-UK context while honing your language skills too. Discover more on our Bristol Abroad pages.

In the final year, students have the opportunity to carry out an in-depth piece of research through an applied economics dissertation.

Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.

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Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

A*AA including Mathematics.. Applicants must also meet the following modern language requirements: GCSE 8 or A-level C in French, German or Spanish.
AAB including Mathematics. Applicants must also meet the following modern language requirements: GCSE 8 or A-level C in French, German or Spanish.

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D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent)

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38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent)
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent)

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88% overall, with 8.5 in Mathematics Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent).
Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent).
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction. Or Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above, plus A in A-level Mathematics. Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent).

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Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent).
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C. Applicants must also meet one of the following language requirements: B in A-level or AS-level French, or B in A-level or AS-level German, or B in A-level or AS-level Spanish, or 7 or A in GCSE Italian (or equivalent).
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