Delve deeper into economic concepts and how they apply to the real world with this BSc Economics course.
At Hull, we want everything we teach to have a genuine use in the real world. That’s why we don’t just teach you the theory and nothing else.
Here, you’ll delve deeper and explore how economic issues relate to public policy and how they impact industry, society and people.
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About this course
Gain a thorough grounding in economics as part of a degree with real-world relevance at its core.
Topics include digitisation and technological change, social inequality, climate change, financial crises, growth, and the effects of pandemics like COVID-19. You’ll learn how sophisticated tools are used to apply economic theory to these global issues.
We also have links with major international businesses so you can get real industry experience on placement with the likes of Siemens Gamesa, Verition Fund Management LLC, Cranswick and GE Aerospace, or spend a year with the Government Economic Service or the Office for National Statistics.
In your final year, you’ll also have the chance to take an internship (that’s in addition to the extra option of studying abroad or spending a year on placement in industry). It’s an amazing opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real working environment – and enhance your employability at the same time.
This degree shares a common first year with our BA Business Economics programme so you can choose to switch direction in the second year if you develop a particular area of interest.
Together, we can make the world add up
Year abroad
Study Abroad programmes take place over a full academic year. This extends a standard undergraduate degree from three to four years, with study abroad taking place in year three. Once you've completed your study abroad year, you'll return to complete the final year of your degree at the University of Hull.
There are many reasons to undertake a study abroad year. For one, you’ll make unforgettable memories with a whole range of countries to choose from. But more than that, you’ll boost your confidence and your contacts. And you’ll gain skills that will make employers take notice of you: curiosity, sociability, adaptability, and intercultural awareness.
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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An Introduction to Economics
This introduction covers both microeconomics (the affairs of individual consumers, firms and government) and macroeconomics (the study of the economy as a whole).
compulsory
20 credits
Developing Self and Others
Assessing your human skills and developing good habits is central to your professional development. This module allows you to gain a better understanding of what is needed from the wider business perspective and apply theories of positive habit development in practice.
compulsory
20 credits
Accounting and Finance
Delve into topics such as financing decisions, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, variance analysis and budgeting.
compulsory
20 credits
Economy, Society and Public Policy
This module will empower you with an understanding of pressing social problems from the perspective of an economist.
compulsory
20 credits
World Economy
Study the changing world economy, developing insights into issues related to international trade, international finance, regional groupings and climate change.
compulsory
20 credits
Quantitative Methods for Economics
This module will equip you with the mathematical and statistical tools you will require later in your degree.
compulsory
20 credits
Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy
You’ll learn the ways that government policy affects the course of the economy through its influence on the rate of inflation, economic growth, and the level of employment.
compulsory
20 credits
Computing Skills and Data Analysis for Economics
You’ll learn a valuable range of data-handling, software and statistical skills that are relevant for obtaining, processing and presenting economic and business data.
compulsory
20 credits
Microeconomics: Learning Through Games and Simulations
Discover microeconomics: You’ll use games and simulations to understand the behaviour and interactions of individuals, businesses and the government.
compulsory
20 credits
Can data tell the future? You decide what it means.
Featured module- compulsory
- 20 credits
Learn how economists use data to forecast economic trends and financial markets, with hands-on experience of forecasting techniques.
You’ll collect, analyse and interpret real-world data using industry-standard tools such as Bloomberg, DataStream and FRED databases. Through practical applications, you’ll develop the skills used by professional economists to forecast key macroeconomic indicators.
Building on your previous knowledge, you’ll strengthen your ability to turn data into insight and understand what the numbers mean for the wider economy.
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Our Business School is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff, with our economics lecturers boasting international knowledge and experience from all over the world.
Specific areas of expertise include marine and environment economics, energy, international finance, and more – so you know your education is in good hands.
Dr Scott McCracken
Lecturer in Economics
Scott joined the University of Hull after completing his PhD at the Australian National University in 2012. His research interests include industrial organisation, international trade, and other applications of microeconomic theory.
Dr Michael Nolan
Senior Lecturer in Economics
A senior lecturer and programme director of our undergraduate economics courses, Michael previously taught at the University of St Andrews before returning to his home city of Hull. His past research projects include working with the Home Office.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
This course has a range of tariffs for entry. Use the interactive slider to choose a number of points and see the course entry requirements.
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Equivalent qualifications and grades are accepted.
How to apply for this course
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible.
Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points. Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition.
At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications.
Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed.
Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements?
Talk to our Admissions team today. We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Tuition fees for 2028 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2027-28 information as a guide.
For UK students, our standard course fee is £10,050 per year. Keep in mind that some courses are longer - for example, spending your third year abroad will make your degree four years in total.
If you choose to study a foundation year as part of your course, the fee is £5,760.
Thinking about a year in industry? This is £2,010 for UK students.
Planning a year abroad? This costs £1,505 for UK students.
Standard Tuition Fee
£10,050 / year
Year Abroad Fee
£1,505
The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index.
How do I pay for it?
You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. Once you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us.
You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,544 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income.
Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left university and earn more than £25,000 per year.
See our full fees and funding information for more details and to find out what support we can offer.
Future prospects
Graduates will be well placed to enter the Government Economic Service, the UK's principal employer of economists. They will also be qualified for positions in economic consultancies or trade and representative bodies such as the CBI, as well as in industry and commerce.
Examples of firms which have taken on our graduates recently are Hull Trains, RWE, Npower, IBM, Young’s Seafood, BAE Systems, Deutsche Börse Group and Airbus.
Our graduates include Muhtar Kent, former CEO of The Coca Cola Company; Jeremy Darroch, Executive Chairman, Sky plc; and Professor Guido Imbens, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2021.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
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