Program Description

Our Economics degree stands out by exposing you to the fundamentals of economics as well as to a broad set of economic specialisms. It also provides you with an advanced skill set related to statistics and econometrics. Why study BSc (Hons) Economics at BU?

• Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures
• Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations
• Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses
• Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
• Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)
• Our graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 89% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Admission Requirements

• Indian Students Requirement:-
  • You can apply to study a Bachelor’s degree from year one if you hold a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII and have achieved an average percentage of at least 65% (although some courses will require this to be higher).
  • You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in India and achieved a minimum of UKVI IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
• Arab Students Requirement:-
  • You can apply to study from year one of a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have completed:
    • A foundation programme
    • A Levels, or
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
  • Twelve years’ schooling in Saudi Arabia and minimum IELTS 5.0

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-

• IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
• MoI accepted if the UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)