Venues

Gilmorehill Campus

Content

Year 1
In first year you will study: Introduction to the principles of microeconomics; Introduction to the principles of macroeconomics; and Introductory mathematics.

Year 2
In second year you will study: Intermediate macroeconomics; Intermediate microeconomics; and Introductory mathematics and introduction to statistics (continued).

You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2.

Years 3 and 4
If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will choose a selection of business economics, industry and finance-related courses over the course of your Honours years. These are designed to put economic tools to work analysing activities inside a business and explore how stock markets and other financial markets work and how the strategic decisions of corporations interact with financial markets.

You will also choose courses from a range of options on specific topics to develop your analytic understanding of key aspects of economics and government policy formulation and put the skills you have developed into action. Specialist subject areas may include econometrics, behavioural economics, growth & development, public policy, alternative perspectives, health economics, labour economics, environmental economics, game theory, international trade/finance, mathematical economics and other areas of interest.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements
Standard entry: 6 Highers at AAAAAA (by end S6 with min AAABB after S5) including English and Maths.

Widening access entry: 5 Highers at AAABB/ABBBB (by end of S6) including English and Maths. Completion of a pre-entry programme.

Grades and subjects may vary depending on combinations taken.