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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics (BA) course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Typical offer: AAB and grade 6 in GCSE Maths If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ. Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Economics (BA) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Economics | A |
| Physics | B |
| History | B |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L102
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Economics (BA) course.
On our BA Economics degree, you'll be applying economics to important social issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality. You'll learn how policy makers can use economics to design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
To study this degree you do not need to have an A-level in mathematics, and you do not need to have studied economics before.
Our BA Economics degree is focused on policy development, the creative application of economic concepts, and communicating complex information simply. It covers similar topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics as the BSc, but the approach is more applied, looking at how each topic relates to the world around us.
Key Features of this course
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A range of optional modules, allowing you to shape your degree.
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You’ll focus on applying economics to real-world problems and building qualitative skills which are highly sought after by employers.
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A tailored, policy-orientated dissertation module, which can prepare you for a career in government, industry or international organisations.
Student Support You’ll be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will be with you throughout your time at the University of Southampton, who can offer tailored careers advice.
Further information The department of Economics is based at Highfield Campus, our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Economics
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
The modules you will study
Please see the course page online for a list of core and optional modules.
How you will be assessed
We'll assess you using: coursework, lab reports and essays; dissertation; group essays; individual and group projects; self-assessment; teamwork; written exams
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PAT is sometimes late to reply (this is like your tutor) otherwise good.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
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 Southampton students who took the Economics (BA) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
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
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
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?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Economics (BA) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Southampton graduates who took Economics (BA) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
78%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
41%
Finance Professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Economics (BA) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.8k
First year after graduation
£36.5k
Third year after graduation
£47.1k
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 (BA).
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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