Economics at Swansea is a flexible degree giving you the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. These personally character-building opportunities can further shape your skill-set and broaden your horizons when it comes to finding employment. Our flagship degree gives you a robust understanding of modern economic principles and contemporary issues. Early teaching delivers a comprehensive base of knowledge encompassing micro and macro economics, statistics, finance, accounting and methodology. In later years you have greater module choice, covering specialist areas of economic development and mathematics.

A-level Qualification: Offers for programmes in the School of Management are usually within the range of ‘ABB-BBB’ or equivalent. All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied. No A-level in Business, Economics, Maths or Accounting/Finance is required. We do not consider General Studies as an A-level subject for offer purposes. Students may combine A-levels with other qualifications below. GCSE Maths and English minimum C grade is also required. International Baccalaureate: The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) IB of 32-33 or higher. BTEC (18-unit): The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) BTEC results of DDM or better.