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Economics BSc(Hons)

2025-26 (also available for 2026-27)

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Start date

22 September 2025

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years inc. placement year

Entry requirements

A Level - BBB-BBC

BTEC - DDM-DMM

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Places available (subject to change)

50

About the course

Reasons to study

  1. Study at an AACSB International-accredited Business School. Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.  
  2. Economics is top in Yorkshire for Teaching On My Course, Learning Opportunities, Student Voice and Assessment and Feedback.(National Student Survey 2024) 
  3. 95% of graduates from this course were in work or further study 15 months after graduation. (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled)

In an increasingly globalised world, a solid understanding of how economic systems, markets and organisations work can set you apart as a knowledgeable leader in a variety of industries. An Economics BSc(Hons) degree can take you far, setting you up for many potentially rewarding and exciting careers in the private and public sectors, including stockbroker, data analyst, investment analyst, or economist.

This course aims to equip graduates with integral skills and knowledge of Economics. You’ll learn about the science of decision making, as well as how resources are allocated to meet the needs of the population. You’ll be prepared to face and address pressing global problems, such as poverty, unemployment, inequality, and pollution.

Why study Economics BSc(Hons)

You can look forward to a high-quality education here, as Economics at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for learning experience, learning opportunities, academic support and more (National Student Survey 2023). You’ll also be studying at an AACSB International-accredited Business School. Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation.

On campus, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including:

  • microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • mathematics and statistics for social sciences
  • econometrics

You’ll also learn how to use industry-standard databases and software packages, such as Datastream, Stata, R and Eviews.

Away from campus, you’ll gain relevant real-world experience. After the second year of the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional 48-week work placement in your area of interest, in the UK or abroad, utilising our links with local, national, and international companies throughout many industries.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry. You could work as an auditor, commercial finance analyst or finance officer. You can even go on to work for non-profits, government agencies, banks or even insurance companies.

Course detail

Core modules:

Introduction to Macroeconomics

This module helps to develop an understanding of the basic concepts in macroeconomics and provides you with the foundations to develop macroeconomic theory in year two. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and apply analytical skills to understand and explain various macroeconomic events such as such as unemployment, recessions and inflation.

Introduction to Microeconomics
Statistics for Social Sciences
Mathematics for Social Sciences
Accounting for Managers (Foundation)
Introduction to Financial Services

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level

120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Merit at T Level

DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
  • 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

In addition you must have GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade B or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

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What our students have to say


The University of Huddersfield offers a diverse and vibrant student environment, located on one central town centre campus site. Huddersfield Business School provides you with a modern, professional environment to learn and develop, located right next to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal it's in a leafy and picturesque location at the heart of the campus.

Watch our profile video to hear Amandeep describe why he chose the University of Huddersfield.

Placements


The course offers an optional one-year (48 weeks) work placement after the second year, in the UK or abroad.

Our Placement Office works with national and international employers to ensure excellent work experience opportunities are available to you on placement courses as well as giving advice in areas such as interview skills and preparing CVs and covering letters.

Previous placement providers have included Bewley's Tea and Coffee UK (The Roastery), CLS (Conveyancing Liability Solutions), Cummins Turbo Technologies, Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH), Government Economic Service, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Kiddies Kingdom, Kirklees Council Transport Services, LiFE Residential, Lloyds Banking Group, NHS England, PwC and Thornton and Ross.

The placement year is a valuable tool that can enhance your employability and help you to develop as an individual. It is acknowledged that graduates with industry experience are generally much more attractive to employers.

You can find more information on placements here.

In my role the focus was supporting the sales team, I've worked on a variety of projects. For anyone considering a work placement, I'd tell them to take one! Not only will it help your CV and give you an edge over other graduates, but the skills and personal growth opportunities are priceless.

Profile of Caid Caburn

Caid Coburn, National Sales & Category Assistant, Thornton & Ross

Your Career


Previous graduates from this subject area have gone in to roles such as associate resource, finance officer, audit associate, assistant management accountant and commercial finance analyst with companies such as KPMG, DRAX, Cranford Group and public sector organisations including the NHS, the Government Economic Service and Kirklees Council. **

* 95% of graduates from this course were in work or further study 15 months after graduation. (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled)

**Source: LinkedIn

95% Graduates employed*

Student support

​At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey. Find out more about all our support services.

100%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

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