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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Economics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics course at University of Lincoln.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.

Economics
SubjectGrade
EconomicsB
MathematicsD
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
BiologyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L100

Here's what University of Lincoln says about its Economics course.

This degree aims to equip students with the tools and frameworks to analyse economic issues, as well as the skills necessary to explore and analyse new issues as they emerge in the current dynamic economic environment. Topics such as unemployment, inflation house prices and poverty are hotly debated in the media today. Studying Economics at Lincoln gives students the opportunity to develop their awareness of the integrated and multidisciplinary nature of economics around the world. Fundamental to the subject is a commitment to fostering respect for good academic practice and standards, as well as the confidence to challenge established wisdom.

Source: University of Lincoln

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Economics at University of Lincoln.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Lincoln Interational Business School

Location

Lincoln (Main Site) | Lincoln

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Economics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
EU£16,900 per year
International£16,900 per year

The modules you will study

The first year of this course introduces core micro, macro and international economics, together with modules in econometric analysis to give students the opportunity to develop expertise in the statistical techniques used to analyse and interpret economic data. Intermediate micro and macroeconomics are studied in the second year and are prerequisites for the advanced modules which are covered in year three. A range of optional modules in the second and third years are designed to and enable students to tailor their learning in line with their interests and career aspirations. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.

How you will be assessed

The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.

University of Lincoln student reviews

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Based on 55 reviews from University of Lincoln's students and alumni
5 star
33%
4 star
44%
3 star
7%
2 star
15%
1 star
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VERY GOOD! Lots of choice for societies and they offer help with housing, contracts, course issues. They have several bars and a nightclub on campus and run u2018quacku2019 on a Wednesday which is always packed! They run so many events and they do exam support weeks with free food and things like do...

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Thereu2019s something to do every night. Tons of bars to go to and about 3 nightclubs that people actually go to mainly u2018homeu2019, or u2018quacku2019 at the students union on a Wednesday where all the societies go. All are cheap nights out. Easy to make friends through accom and the millions of...

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2nd year student

1 year ago

The accomodation is an average price for Universityu2019s. The main supermarket is Morrisons so quite expensive but thereu2019s tons of little tescos and Iceland farm foods and Lidl around the city within walking distance. Most people just order food from Lidl or Tesco as itu2019s like u00a32 delive...

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2nd year student

1 year ago

Access is amazing we get emails and a point of contact with our tutors if we need any resources. Anything from health and well-being to employability they help with. They helped me find a placement this year and they send emails with information for everything we need!

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2nd year student

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The facilities are very good the libraryu2019s open 24/7 and we have so many options for accommodation to choose from all are up to a decent standard. We have very good sports facilities and a student nightclub which also hosts many events like careers fairs. Thereu2019s so many lecture buildings al...

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2nd year student

1 year ago

My course is very good I have seminars and lectures one of each for 4 modules. My lecturers are amazing and always willing to help! All the power points and work is available online so itu2019s easy to not behind. Itu2019s really good to make friends they make us interact with others on our course. ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lincoln

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 University of Lincoln students who took the Economics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Economics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

83%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

60%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

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?

86%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

69%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

57%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

56%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

60%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

94%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.

Economics
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female18%Male82%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above58%
Number of students115
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Economics at University of Lincoln.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lincoln graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.

Economics

Earnings

£23.9k

First year after graduation

£27.7k

Third 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.

Source: LEO

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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