About the course

The BSc Economics degree has a strong emphasis on critical understanding and application. The Government Economic Service, the largest employer of economists in the UK, has publicly criticised economics training in higher education for not putting enough emphasis on understanding and application. Thus, one of the reasons they have not been able to fill their vacancies. Therefore, we are proud to be the first new university to adopt the new CORE curriculum. This curriculum develops students to appreciate the application of economics to a range of problems in a variety of contexts, including social, political and environmental issues.

　　Our Economics tutors are specialists in Labour Economics, Regional Economics, International Political Economy, Financial economics, Energy Economics, Game Theory, and Economics of Crime. They work with organisations such as the Welsh Government and Government Economic Service, to ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant.

　　Course Length:

　　​Three years full-time.

　　Four years full-time if undertaking year-long industry placement.

　　Four years full-time if undertaking foundation year.

　　Five years full-time if undertaking foundation year and year-long industry​ placement.​ Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£45,000

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff Metropolitan University

IELTS - 6.0 overall with no sub score lower than 5.5, TOEFL Internet Based Test​ - 72. Foundation route: Applicants will preferably have a minimum of five GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics* at grade C or above / grade 4 or above (for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) and 32 UCAS Tariff Points from at least 1 A level (or equivalent). Degree: Five GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics* at grade C or above (grade 4 or above for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) , plus 112 points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). Typical offers may include: 112 points from at least two A levels to include grades CC, Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third subject, RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DMM, 112 points from at least two Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades DD, 112 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include 2 x H2 grades. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4, 112 points from the Access to Higher Education Diploma,

　　

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　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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