BSc Economics
Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. Click here for 2026 entry.
| UCAS code | L100 |
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| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: A*AA - AAA |
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A-Level: AAB - ABB |
| UCAS code | L102 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: A*AA - AAA |
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A-Level: AAB - ABB |
| UCAS code | LL01 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: A*AA - AAA |
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A-Level: AAB - ABB |
Why study BSc Economics at Exeter?
- A comprehensive degree enabling you to understand modern economics, covering essential topics including inflation, monopoly control, the study of developing economies and the finance of multinational companies
- Flexible structure ensures you are knowledgeable in all core areas of economics whilst offering you the opportunity to pursue optional modules; allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests
- Your first two years consist of introductory and intermediate modules delivering the tools and techniques required for formal economic analysis.
- With a completely bespoke final year, you can choose from a range of modules, including the opportunity to choose one module from beyond the Business School
- No previous study of economics is required or assumed.
Top 15 in the UK for Economics
11th in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 12th in The Guardian University Guide 2026
Top 15 for graduate prospects
Joint 11th for Economics graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2026
Top 150 in the world for Economics
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) or Shanghai Rankings 2025
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
I’ve developed a new passion for learning and developing myself through study. The teaching has been excellent. My final year modules have been incredibly interesting and engaging driving this feeling.
In addition, my industrial placement was perhaps the single greatest personal development opportunity of my life to date. I acquired skills that not only help my employability, but in all aspects of life.
Matt
BSc Economics
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | A*AA - AAA | GCE A-Level Mathematics grade B. Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. |
| IB | 38/766 - 36/666 | HL5 or SL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Maths Studies not accepted. |
| BTEC | D*DD - DDD | Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-Level grade B in Mathematics |
| GCSE | C or 4 | C or 4 in GCSE English language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. | To include at least 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area. |
| T-Level | Distinction* - Distinction | Applicants studying a T-Level will also require GCE A-Level Mathematics |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: AAB - ABB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Course content
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits from UEBS modularity.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | 15 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | 15 | |
| Mathematics for Economists | 15 | |
| History of Economic Thought | 15 | |
| Economics I | 15 | |
| Economics II | 15 | |
BEE1022: Introduction to Statistics
This module aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and understanding of statistics and probability that are required for the study of modern economics at undergraduate level.
As well as covering probability theory, descriptive statistics and inference, the module will introduce you to working with spreadsheets in MS Excel for the purpose of data organisation, descriptive statistics, probability and inference related tasks.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
The content of this module is universal and applicable around the world. It includes international examples with real statistical data from countries such as China, India, Europe and the UK.
Employability
Knowledge of statistics is essential for any business or economics student, so this module provides students with a valuable theoretical and practical understanding of the subject, as well as weekly assignments that enable them to work consistently with continuity and discipline. Students will acquire transferable software skills that are valuable in the workplace.
Sustainability
All of the lecture notes and tutorial sets are available on the ELE (Exeter Learning Environment).
- Descriptive statistics
- Probability
- Discrete and continuous random variables
- Bivariate distributions, conditional probabilities and conditional means
- Covariance, correlation, independence
- The expectation operator
BEE1023: Introduction to Econometrics
BEE1023 introduces students to the theory and application of econometrics.
Additional Information:
Employability
The module introduces methods of empirical analysis which are frequently employed in academia and businesses across many disciplines and industries.
Research in Teaching
Students will study and replicate examples from various empirical research projects in economics.
BEE1023 aims to familiarise students with bivariate and multivariate linear regression analysis. The contents of this module form the basis for all econometrics teaching in the undergraduate economics programmes.
BEE1024: Mathematics for Economists
Summary:
This module aims to make you familiar with those mathematical tools and methods which are used frequently in most economics courses and to show you how they are applied.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
Mathematics is a global language, so the technical skills students acquire in this module can be used internationally.
Employability:
By solving statistical mathematical problems and exercises, students are equipped with practical problem-solving skills, theoretical skills, and an understanding of mathematical relationships. All of these are highly valuable to employers.
Sustainability
All of the resources for this module are available on the ELE (Exeter Learning Environment).
Economic problems are often expressed using mathematical models. Therefore we introduce models which are to be formulated, analysed and then confronted with real-world data. This module aims to make students familiar with those mathematical tools and methods which are used frequently in most economic modules and to demonstrate how they are applied.
BEE1032: History of Economic Thought
This module is an introduction to some of the great economists and their work including:
- Adam Smith
- Karl Marx
- John Maynard Keynes
The module will also provide you with an understanding of classical and neoclassical economics as well as the economics of today.
Additional information:
Internationalisation
- The focus is necessarily international, given that it is the history of global, not British or European, economic thought
Employability
- The transferable skills listed below are chosen with regard to employability: there is a particularly strong focus on good use of English
Research in Teaching
- The module draws on my own research in the subject
The module aims to:
- Introduce you to the great economists of the past
- Understand how economics evolved into what it is today
- Understand that the questions raised by contemporary economics are not the only important ones
BEE1036: Economics I
This module provides the introduction to economics for undergraduates in the Department of Economics. It puts the student at the centre of pedagogy using learning materials and experiences attuned both to the societal problems that students care about and to how students acquire facility and confidence in using and communicating economics. Digital technology and interactive teaching methods will introduce students to an empirical discipline. Students will learn to use evidence from history, experiments and other data sources to test competing explanations and policies. It introduces the characteristics of economies using historical and cross-country comparisons across the major dimensions of economic performance (growth, inequality, stability). By taking the main economic actors and showing how they make decisions, the module covers behaviour in goods, labour and credit markets, highlighting the role of the rules of the game (institutions), and showing the sources of market successes and market failures. Behaviour of households and firms is analysed in the economy, along with that of fiscal and monetary policy makers.
BEE1037: Economics II
This module continues to provide the introduction to economics for undergraduates started in the module Economics I. It introduces the characteristics of economies using historical and cross-country comparisons across the major dimensions of economic performance (growth, inequality, stability).
By taking the main economic actors and showing how they make decisions, the course covers behaviour in goods, labour and credit markets, highlighting the role of the rules of the game (institutions), and showing the sources of market successes and market failures. Behaviour of households and firms is analysed in the economy as a whole, along with that of fiscal and monetary policy makers .
This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of economics, and to apply this way of thinking to real world problems. It aims to help students understand the world around them, become more astute participants in the Economy and Society and help them understand Economic Policy so that they can better judge the decisions affecting the allocation of their society's resources.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| UEBS Modularity | ||
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | 15 | |
| Introduction to Management Accounting | 15 | |
| Introduction to Accounting | 15 | |
| Introduction to Finance | 15 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 15 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | 15 | |
| Mathematics for Economists | 15 | |
| Statistics for Business and Management | 15 | |
| History of Economic Thought | 15 | |
| Economics for Management | 15 | |
| Basic Quantitative Methods | 15 | |
| Economics I | 15 | |
| Economics II | 15 | |
| Introduction to Data Science in Economics | 15 | |
| Introduction to Behavioural Economics | 15 | |
| Personal Finance | 15 | |
| Marketing and Society | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | 15 | |
| Leadership and Teams | 15 | |
| Statistics for Business | 15 | |
| The International Business Context | 15 | |
| Future You | 15 | |
| Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits from UEBS modularity.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Microeconomics II | 30 | |
| Macroeconomics II | 30 | |
| Econometrics | 15 | |
BEE2025: Microeconomics II
The module is designed to equip you with the key microeconomic principles necessary for the analysis of a range of basic economic problems and policies. The module builds on first-year microeconomics and aims to both deepen and widen your formal knowledge of economic theory and its application. It seeks, in particular, to increase your abilities to, independently, pose and solve economic questions, especially those relating to policy issues. It emphasizes the fundamental conceptual foundations in microeconomics and provides concrete examples of their applications.
Internationalisation
Microeconomics is relevant across countries as it is based on mathematical models,
Sustainability
All of the resources for this module are available on the ELE (Exeter learning Environment).
Employability
This module equips you with logical thinking, numeracy and writing skills, as well as an understanding and theoretical knowledge of economic issues. These help you think like economists, a quality highly valued by employers.
BEE2026: Macroeconomics II
Summary:
The first term covers economic growth and develops a dynamic macroeconomic model from micro foundations, that is aggregate relationships are built up from microeconomic optimisation by representative agents, an important feature of modern macroeconomics. With this foundation, ideas are formalised further in the second term, before delving into more open economy macroeconomics.
The second term explores two core areas of modern macroeconomics: monetary policy and international macroeconomics. You will deepen your understanding about the role of monetary policy in the macroeconomy and study its limitations focusing particularly on the role of private sector expectations. You will also develop your knowledge of how international trade in goods and financial assets affects the macroeconomy and acts to widen the scope of policy decisions.
Internationalisation
This module takes a European and American perspective of macroeconomics, but these ideas are application even in developing countries. You will gain an understanding of exchange rates, why they change over time, what determines them, how to assess the economic prospects of countries. Any company in a global economy must deal with these issues.
BEE2031: Econometrics
Summary
This module follows on from the first-year course BEE1023 Introduction to Econometrics. It broadens the knowledge of basic econometrics. It will equip you with the skills needed to successfully study econometric problems involving different types of variables and data structure, which are often analyzed in economics, business and management.
Internationalisation
The whole content of this module is applicable across boundaries and is not specific to any country.
Sustainability
All of the resources for this module are available on the ELE (Exeter Learning Environment).
Employability
This module helps you develop data analysis techniques and skills which are essential for working in the government and the private sector, such as the consulting industry.
The aim of this module is to develop the knowledge and skills taught in BEE1023 Introduction to Econometrics and focus on applying econometric techniques to solve economic problems, from identifying causal effects of economic policies to quantify the existence of discrimination in the labour market. It will equip you with skills to tackle many econometric problems in economics involving the use of different types of data.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| UEBS Modularity | ||
| Taxation | 30 | |
| Managerial Accounting | 15 | |
| Intermediate Management Accounting | 15 | |
| Corporate Finance | 15 | |
| Financial Accounting A | 15 | |
| Financial Accounting B | 15 | |
| Philosophy of Economics | 15 | |
| Introduction to Econometric Theory | 15 | |
| Policy Issues in the Global Economy | 15 | |
| Microeconomics II | 30 | |
| Macroeconomics II | 30 | |
| Financial Markets and Decisions I | 15 | |
| Economics and Ethics | 15 | |
| Econometrics | 15 | |
| Applied Econometrics | 15 | |
| Public Finance | 15 | |
| Environmental Economics | 15 | |
| Family Economics and Policy | 15 | |
| Money and Banking | 15 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomics | 15 | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | 15 | |
| Data Science in Economics | 15 | |
| Behavioural Insights for Business and Management | 15 | |
| Game Theory | 15 | |
| Economics of Diversity and Inclusion | 15 | |
| Econometrics: Cause and Effect | 15 | |
| Ethics and Corporate Governance | 15 | |
| Investment Practice | 15 | |
| Quantitative Methods | 30 | |
| FinTech in Investment Management | 15 | |
| Equity and Fixed Income | 15 | |
| Operations Management | 15 | |
| Consumer Behaviour | 15 | |
| Human Resource Management | 15 | |
| Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications | 15 | |
| Introduction to Business Analytics | 15 | |
| Brands and Branding | 15 | |
| Leading in International Contexts | 15 | |
| Leadership: Challenges and Practice | 15 | |
| Business Analytics in Practice | 15 | |
| Database Technologies for Business Analytics | 15 | |
| Marketing Analytics | 15 | |
| History of Black Entrepreneurship | 15 | |
| Organisational Behaviour | 30 | |
| International Business | 15 | |
| Making Innovation and Entrepreneurship Happen | 15 | |
| Marketing for Social Causes | 15 | |
| Analytics in Digital Marketing | 15 | |
| Research Methods for Marketing | 15 | |
| The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset | 15 | |
| Innovation for Societal Grand Challenges | 15 | |
| Developing Sustainable Enterprises | 15 | |
| Business Law for Managers | 15 | |
| Leveraging Technologies for Business | 15 | |
| AI, Business and Society | 15 | |
| Business Internships and Placements | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
This degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options, or you can apply to the standard 3-year course and transfer onto one of these options in the first term of your first year.
with Industrial Experience
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Business School Industrial Experience | 120 | |
BUS3002: Business School Industrial Experience
Summary:
This module allows you to undertake and to learn from an extended work placement during the third year of a four-year With Industrial Experience WIE' programme. To progress to this module, you will have completed the employability modules BSD1002 and BSD2002 in your 1st and 2nd year, and will have secured a suitable (33 week minimum) placement which has been approved by the Business School.
Having developed the career management skills necessary for a competitive graduate labour market, this is an invaluable opportunity to put the theory learned into practice in the workplace and to focus on your professional skills development.
Throughout your 'industry' year, you will receive guidance from an academic 'WIE tutor' and the Careers team, who will support and encourage you to fully maximise the developmental opportunities provided by your work experiences. Your personal development will also be supported through the completion of an assessed placement 'WIE PORTFOLIO', submitted in stages as you advance through your placement year.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
You can undertake a work placement in the UK or elsewhere in the world. Overseas placements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
External Engagement
with Year Abroad
120 credits of compulsory modules - please select one module from UEBS Streatham Year Abroad, Stage 3, Compulsory Choice Group.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory Choice | ||
| Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement) | 120 | |
| Year Abroad (Study) | 120 | |
| Year Abroad | 120 | |
BUS3000A: Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement)
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to study and work abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'With Year Abroad' programme. With this module you can spend one semester studying at a European or non-European partner institution and 6 months' work placement abroad in a country of your choice.
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By studying at another university and undergoing a work placement abroad as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or not include learning of a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment. You will also have access to a range of modules, potentially in areas not offered at Exeter, taught in a different learning culture and therefore broadening your overall academic experience.
The module introduces you to the experience of academic study outside the UK, and, for some of you, a different language. It aims to challenge preconceptions and assumptions about higher education learning by exposing you to a different approach to academic study.
BUS3000B: Year Abroad (Study)
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to study abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'With Year Abroad' programme. With this module you can spend an academic year at one of the Business School's European partner institutions, a partner institution outside of Europe, or combine one semester study at a European and one semester at a non-European partner institution
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By studying at another university as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or not include learning of a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment. You will also have access to a range of modules, potentially in areas not offered at Exeter, taught in a different learning culture and therefore broadening your overall academic experience.
The module introduces you to the experience of academic study outside the UK, and, for some of you, a different language. It aims to challenge preconceptions and assumptions about higher education learning by exposing you to a different approach to academic study.
BUS3000C: Year Abroad
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to work abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'with Year Abroad' programme. To progress to this module, you would have completed BSD2005 and would have found a suitable placement abroad (outside of UK) for a minimum of 24 weeks and a maximum of 33 weeks.
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By undergoing a work placement abroad as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or may not include learning a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment.
The module assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to present and evaluate the knowledge and skills that you have developed and gained while on your year abroad work placement.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits from UEBS modularity, of which at least 90 credits must be BEEXXXX modules (can include BUS3001)
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| UEBS Modularity | ||
| Finance for Managers | 15 | |
| Corporate Law | 15 | |
| Advanced Management Accounting | 15 | |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 15 | |
| Advanced Financial Reporting | 15 | |
| Auditing | 15 | |
| Financial Modelling | 15 | |
| Accounting, Organisations and Society | 15 | |
| Sustainable and Responsible Finance | 15 | |
| Econometric Analysis | 30 | |
| Law and Economics | 15 | |
| Futures and Options | 15 | |
| Financial Markets and Decisions 2 | 15 | |
| International Political Economy | 15 | |
| International Economics | 15 | |
| Public Economics 1 | 15 | |
| Behaviour, Decisions and Markets | 15 | |
| Development Economics | 15 | |
| Economic Growth | 15 | |
| Advanced Mathematics for Economists | 15 | |
| Labour Economics | 15 | |
| Political Economics | 15 | |
| Economics of Management Strategy | 15 | |
| Machine Learning for Economics | 15 | |
| Behavioural Economics: Theory and Practice | 15 | |
| Economic Analysis and Pandemics | 15 | |
| Applied Econometrics for Business | 15 | |
| Economics of Culture and Institutions | 15 | |
| Economics of Crime | 15 | |
| Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 15 | |
| Health Economics | 15 | |
| Industrial Organisation | 15 | |
| The Economics of Financial Crises | 15 | |
| Blockchain, Money and Disruptive Payment Systems | 15 | |
| Financial Institutions' Risk Management | 15 | |
| Purchasing and Supply Management | 15 | |
| International Business History | 15 | |
| Marketing Management and Strategy | 15 | |
| Managing Human Resources: Advanced Issues | 15 | |
| Contemporary Leadership Issues | 15 | |
| Managing Change and Crisis in Organisations | 15 | |
| Employment Law for Managers | 15 | |
| Business Ignition - Idea to Implementation | 15 | |
| Operations Analytics | 15 | |
| Strategic and HR Analytics | 15 | |
| Analytics and Visualisation for Managers and Consultants | 15 | |
| Strategy | 15 | |
| Marketing Issues and Trends | 15 | |
| Strategic Digital Marketing Practice | 15 | |
| Media, Al and the Metaverse | 15 | |
| Power and Politics in Organisations | 15 | |
| Building Resilient Leaders | 15 | |
| Managing Individual Differences in the Workplace | 15 | |
| Strategy | 15 | |
| Rethinking Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 15 | |
| Contemporary Challenges in HRM | 15 | |
| Technology in Marketing | 15 | |
| Social Networks and Career Advancement | 15 | |
| Motivation and Social Influence at Work | 15 | |
| Regenerative Innovation for Climate Action | 15 | |
| AI for Human-Centred Design | 15 | |
| Technology and Responsible Innovation | 15 | |
| Dissertation | 30 | |
Course variants
Overview
The BSc Economics degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options, or you can apply to the standard BSc Economics course and transfer onto one of these options in the first term of your first year.
BSc Economics with Industrial Experience
UCAS code: L102
Why choose a year in industry?
- Gain a proven work history that is excellent to discuss at job interviews and gives you a head start in the working world
- Get paid! Typical salaries range from £19,000 to £23,000 but can extend from £15,000 to £52,000
- Over 50% of students are offered graduate jobs from their placement employer
- 97% of With Industrial Experience graduates were in graduate employment or postgraduate study within 6 months of graduating, compared to 93.5% of non-WIE graduates (DLHE 2017)
- Increase your confidence and resilience, and make friends for life
What does a year in industry mean for me?
The ‘With Industrial Experience’ (WIE) pathway is a four year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent in a professional placement before returning to university for your fourth and final year. The Business School Careers Team supports you every step of the way, helping you identify placement providers, create a strong application, practice interview techniques, and support you while you are in placement. The placement year assessment currently comprises of:
- Progress reports provided by employers
- A reflective essay
- A business report
How do I secure a placement and where can I go?
You are responsible for sourcing and securing a work placement, but you will be supported throughout by the Business School Careers Team and assigned an academic tutor for the duration of your placement. Placements are available internationally. Previous placement providers include Adidas, Apple, ASOS, Bank of England, Deloitte, Disney, EY, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, PwC
Does it count towards my degree?
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fee?
During your placement year you will pay a reduced tuition fee of approximately 20% of the maximum fee for that year. Find out more on our tuition fee webpages.
How do I apply?
‘With Industrial Experience’ is available on all Business School undergraduate programmes. You can apply through UCAS or ask to transfer onto WIE in the first term of your first year. Find out more on our careers pages.
Other work experience options
If you choose not to undertake the four-year WIE pathway, there are other ways to gain work experience, from the Business Internships and Placements Module, to summer internships. Find out more on our careers pages.
BSc Economics with Year Abroad
UCAS code: LL01
Why choose a year abroad?
- In a complex and hyper-connected world, it is more important than ever to demonstrate a global outlook to employers
- A report by Universities UK International shows that graduates who are mobile during their degree are more likely to earn more than non-mobile peers
- Broaden your perspective in a way that benefits you for life: accelerating your resilience and flexibility, developing your ability to communicate across cultures, and demonstrating that you take the initiative
- We find students return from their year abroad with heightened self-confidence and an impressive work ethic.
What does a year abroad mean for me?
The ‘With Year Abroad’ (WYA) pathway is a four-year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent studying at one of our 60 partner universities (spanning 26 countries), before returning to university for your fourth and final year. There is also the opportunity to combine study and work abroad, doing a semester of study at one of our partner universities followed by a semester of work in a placement that you secure anywhere in the world. The Business School Study Abroad Team supports you every step of the way, helping you to decide where to go, create a strong application, and supporting you while you are abroad.
Where can I go?
We have partners in: Canada, USA, Mexico, Peru, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand
Does it count towards my degree?
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fees?
If you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee of approximately 15% of the maximum fee for that year.
How do I apply?
Year abroad options are available on all Business School undergraduate programmes. You can apply for the four year ‘With Year Abroad’ variant of your degree through UCAS or ask to transfer onto the WYA programme in your first year. Acceptance is dependent on satisfactory academic performance and the level of research you have undertaken into your chosen institution. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
Other study abroad options
If you choose not to undertake the full year studying abroad, there are other ways to gain a taste of the study abroad experience. You can spend two to six weeks at one of our international partner universities. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £24,900 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
You will learn through a mix of:
- Lectures of one or two hours once a week for each module. These give you the information central to the module and help you understand complex ideas.
- Seminars and tutorials every week or every other week for each module. They cover in-depth discussions of topics introduced in lectures.
- Total timetabled study hours (lectures, seminars, tutorials) for your whole degree are on average between 11 and 14 hours per week. In addition you are expected to complete an average of 20-25 hours of independent or group study per week.
How will I be assessed?
Modules are assessed through a mixture of:
- Group work
- Coursework
- Project work
- Examinations
The weighting of these components varies according the module. Coursework is typically between 2,500 and 6,000 words in length, and exams are usually held at the end of the module in January and May/June.
Where will I study?
You will be based at the purpose built University of Exeter Business School located on the Streatham Campus in Exeter, Devon.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of careers and employability support for Undergraduate students. Visit the Business School Career Zone web page for more information.
Global opportunities
The BSc Economics degree adopts an international outlook meaning you will develop an understanding of the global economic environment. Combined with the opportunity to study abroad or work a year in industry, you will be well placed to work for local or international companies.
Your degree demonstrates that you have the following professional skills
- Evaluate government policy and assess performance against home and global economies
- Apply mathematical and statistical analysis to qualitative and quantitative data
- Present findings and explain complex data to a wide range of audiences
- Perform confidently in group discussions and produce a high standard of written technical and non-technical materials
- Make logical recommendations whilst considering the wider social and political influences
- Use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills – including word processing, databases, internet communications, information retrieval and online searches
Examples of BSc Economics graduate roles
- Business Analyst
- Technology Risk Analyst
- Sponsorships Executive
- Commercial Project Manager
- Actuarial Analyst
- Assistant Economist
BSc Economics graduates have worked for
- Goldman Sachs
- Diageo
- HM Treasury
- Fortress Wealth Partnership
- Bloomberg LP
- Accenture
- Royal Bank of Canada
