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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics course at Oxford Brookes University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
128
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Geography | C |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L100
Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Economics course.
Join our Economics course and you’ll build the practical skills and key knowledge that will enable you to thrive in real world scenarios. You'll explore current events and key issues like the climate crises and other global challenges. From financial markets and sustainability to innovative entrepreneurship, you’ll learn to critique current events and challenge theoretical models and their predictive power.
You'll forge connections with a diverse network of local and global organisations and economic visionaries. Our partnerships include BMW Mini, local councils, heritage attractions like Blenheim Palace, and retail stores. During your optional placement year, you'll see how your knowledge translates across these varied contexts.
As you progress through your degree, you’ll have a variety of experiences that will help shape you into a graduate who is connected and engaged with society. You’ll also build your resilience so you can easily adapt in an age of fast paced change. You’ll graduate with a clear idea of how to stand out in a fast evolving employment market.
Source: Oxford Brookes University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Economics at Oxford Brookes University.
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6 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Oxford Brookes Business School
Location
Main Site | Oxford
Duration
8 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £1,220 per module |
| Scotland | £1,220 per module |
| Wales | £1,220 per module |
| Northern Ireland | £1,220 per module |
Oxford Brookes University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
2 years ago
Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.
1st year student
2 years ago
There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.
1st year student
2 years ago
My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...
1st year student
2 years ago
I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.
1st year student
2 years ago
It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Oxford Brookes University students who took the Economics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
62%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
95%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
25%
Finance Professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£36.5k
Third year after graduation
£46.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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