Overview

Economics is key to understanding some of the critical questions facing our world. This Economics (Hons) BSc programme at De Montfort University will explore these questions while also examining some of the principles and theories that can help us to answer them.

The study of economics will also be supported by modules that provide students with an understanding of how to deal with and organise data in a comprehensive way, including modules in Financial Decision Making, New Directions in Economics, Econometrics, Financial Markets and Institutions and Behavioural Economics.

Develop transferable skills that are valued by professionals and industry experts, including well-evidenced empirical analysis and the ability to communicate economic ideas in reports and public audits.

Graduate careers

An Economics degree is ideal preparation for a career in business, finance and the civil service.
Recent graduates have progressed on to roles such as SNP APO Functional Associate at GSK, Economic Advisor at the Government Economic Service and International Finance Manager at Weetabix.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Maths for finance

Statistics and Probability theory for finance

Financial Decision Making

Principles of Marketing

Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics

New Directions in Economics

Game Theory

Econometrics for Economists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Finance View 1216 other Bachelors in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Plus one of the following:
A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (e.g. BTEC)
T Levels - Merit
BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit
BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit
Plus five GCSEs grade C or above including English or equivalent
Alternative qualifications include:
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE overall 112 UCAS tariff with at least 30 L3 credits at Merit.
English and Maths GCSE required as separate qualification. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate: 26+ points.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16250 GBP / year

≈ 16250 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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