BA (Hons) Economics

• Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

  SQA Highers
  ABBB – by the end of S5
  AABB – by the end of S6

  GCE A-levels
  BBB

  IB Diploma
  32

  BTEC (Level 3)
  DDM

  Essential subjects
  Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent

  Widening access students
  Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.

• Year 2 entry – Three-year honours

  SQA Advanced Highers
  ABB

  GCE A-levels
  ABB

  IB Diploma
  35

  Essential subjects
  Economics  at Higher, A-level or equivalent

  Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent

• Other Scottish qualifications

  Scottish HNC/HND
  Year one minimum entry - Bs in graded units.

  Access courses
  University of Stirling access course - for mature students only. You must pass the course with 50% or above.

  SWAP Access course - for mature students only. Please check the SWAP progression routes document for details.

  Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

  Foundation Apprenticeships
  Considered to be equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B

  Essential subjects
  Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent

• Other qualifications

  English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND
  Merits and Distinctions

  English, Welsh and Northern Irish access courses
  Access to Higher Education - 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above.

  Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

  Essential subjects
  Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent

• Advanced entry

  Advanced entry is not available for this course.

• Additional information

  General entrance requirements apply

  If you’ve taken exams over two sittings, repeated an exam, or been upgraded, the entrance requirements may be higher.

• Other routes of entry

  INTO University of Stirling offers an International Foundation programme for international students who don’t meet the required academic and English-language criteria. This course offers a pathway to study at the University of Stirling through an excellent teaching and learning experience in the high-quality study facilities on campus.

  International Foundation 

  Successful completion of the International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing to the required standard provides direct entry to year two of a range of BA Honours programmes, including Accounting (either as single honours or as combined honours with Business Law, Business Studies, Economics, Finance or Marketing).

  Subject to additional entry qualifications. year 3 entry to the BA Honours in Accounting and the BA Honours in Finance and Investment is also available to INTO International Foundation students via the Integrated International Year Two pathway.

  For more information, and to apply, visit INTO University of Stirling.

• English language requirements

  If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS - 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 with minimum 162 in each skill
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 with minimum of 162 in each skill
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component
  • IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17

  For more information on ways that you can meet our English language requirements, including options to waive the requirement, please read our information on English language requirements.

  Pre-sessional English language courses

  If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

  Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

Course details

• Teaching

  Our research-led teaching builds on the latest thinking from the business world and provides you with insights that will set you out from the crowd when you enter the job market. Our teaching in Economics has been assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and achieved the highest possible rating in every area.

  In a typical week you’ll attend two or three lectures and a tutorial or seminar for each module you’re taking. Your timetable will vary depending on whether you’re taking Economics as a single honours course or as a combined degree with the available subjects. 

• Assessment

  Assessment will be a mixture of exams and coursework.

• Study abroad

  You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and study abroad through our well-established connections with several international universities.

  Find out more about studying abroad.

• Contact

  Dr Mirko Moro, Course Director

  +44 (0) 1786 467380

  SMSUG@stir.ac.uk

• Fees and costs

  Fees shown are per year (Fees are different for each course)

  Select fee status: Scottish/EU Students Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland Overseas (Non-EU) Students

  	2019/20	2020/21
  Scottish/EU Students Although you’re liable for annual tuition fees, students domiciled in Scotland or the EU will be able to apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government on their behalf. If you’re unsure of your fee status, you can check your eligibility online. You will be liable to pay tuition fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee. Important note for EU students The Scottish Government has confirmed that EU students enrolling in the 2019 and 2020 academic year will be entitled to free tuition fees in Scotland. EU students will retain that status for the duration of their four year degree. The future fee status of EU students enrolling in UK universities will depend on the timing and terms of the UK’s exit from the European Union. The University will make decisions on fee levels for EU students enrolling in 2021 when further guidance is available from the Scottish and UK governments, and will publicise information about fee levels and financial support available on our University and Europe information pages. While students should be aware this may mean a change from the current position where EU students are treated with equivalence to Scottish students, it is also important to note that any changes would also require changes to existing UK and Scottish legislation. Current indications are that the UK would leave the EU at the earliest in 2020, so any changes would not take effect before the academic year 2020/21.	£1,820* *This tuition fee is set by the Scottish Government, and may be subject to change.	£1,820*
  Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland If you’re domiciled in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you’ll be able to apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of your tuition fees, from your relevant funding body. You will be liable to pay tuition fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee. If you successfully complete Years 1-3 of your course, you will also be eligible to receive an Honours Year Scholarship valued at £9,250 to cover the tuition fee costs of your fourth and final year of study. Learn more about the Honours Year Scholarship. There is additional funding available for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland – please see Funding opportunities below.	£9,250* *This tuition fee may be subject to change depending on guidance provided by the UK Government.	£9,250*
  Overseas (Non-EU) Students You will be liable to pay fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee.	£12,450	£13,100

  You should expect to pay fees for every year you attend. Fees are subject to revision and may increase annually. Students on programmes of study of more than one year should take this into account when applying.

• Funding opportunities

  See what funding opportunities and loans are available to help you with tuition and living costs.

  Students domiciled in Scotland and the EU

  The University of Stirling offers undergraduate funding opportunities for students domiciled in Scotland or the EU. To find out if you’re eligible to apply for an award, use our scholarship finder.

  Students domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (RUK)

  The Undergraduate Choice Scholarship provides a £1,000 cash award to all students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland who meet the conditions of their offer and select the University of Stirling as their Firm or Insurance choice on UCAS.

  The University also offers the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, which is awarded to selected students and provides a £1,000 cash award per year for years 1-3 of study. To be considered for the Merit Scholarship, students require a minimum of AAB at A-level or equivalent.

  In addition, students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who enter in year 1 and progress successfully through years 2 and 3 will receive our Honours Year Scholarship, which covers the cost of undergraduate tuition fees in the Honours year of study.

  You don’t need to apply for the awards listed above - we'll automatically identify your eligibility as part of the admissions process.

  To explore other scholarships and learn more about funding opportunities, use our scholarship finder.

  Students domiciled overseas

  The University of Stirling offers generous undergraduate funding opportunities for overseas students. To find out if you're eligible to apply for an award, use our scholarship finder.

• Additional costs

  There are some instances where additional fees may apply. Depending on your chosen course, you may need to pay additional costs, for example for field trips. Learn more about additional fees.

• Cost of living

  If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

  EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

  Find out about the cost of living for students at Stirling.

• Payment options

  We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay.

• Employability skills

  Your employability is one of our highest priorities, and we want to make sure you have every possible advantage when you enter the job market. Our module in Professional Development and Practice (Semester 8) places a special focus on preparing you for the workplace, and our overall focus on personal and professional development is designed to help you achieve your career ambitions.

  Your course will equip you with skills in the following, plus much more:

  • In-depth grasp of economic imperatives
  • Communication and presentation
  • Independent learning
  • IT and statistical analysis
  • Research methods
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking