15Feb
UndergraduateCourse summary
Please note: This course is for International students only. For UK students, see our other Economics degrees. BSc Economics (Top Up Degree) enables you to top up your higher education qualification to a bachelor’s degree even if you have not studied Economics previously. Our one-year top up degree focusses on the core elements of economics such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and quantitative methods attractive to applicants with a background in subjects such as maths, science, finance or statistics. Modules on the Top Up Degree are co-taught with the BSc Economics programme ensuring that you benefit from mixed cohorts and gain insight from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds to enhance your cross-cultural understanding and develop networks. Gain real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia and be part of a diverse student body from over 60 different countries. Economics at Swansea is ranked: • Top 16 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024) • 17th for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025) • Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
Assessment method
We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Practical skills sessions and workshops allow for group working and demonstrations. Our approach may also include the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. Lecture recordings allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L10T
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Applicants will typically have studied a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent. Ideally, applicants will have a quantitative background in a subject allied to economics such as International Economy and Trade; Business and Management; Financial Management, Finance, Mathematics and Statistics where there is evidence of principles of economics having previously been studied. Applicants with a background in science subjects such as Civil Engineering, could also be accepted if there is evidence of quantitative modules having previously been taken. In summary, applicants will typically have experience of introductory economic principles or a strong quantitative background. Students will be admitted on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). As a guideline, below are examples of the overall grades we would typically accept, subject to a match in prior study: • SQA - Grade B classification overall • HND - Merit • Associate Degree GPA 3.0 or 75% • Dazhuan - 75% Applicants will be expected to have English Language proficiency to the standard of IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent. For students who fall short of only the English language requirement we offer a range of pre-sessional training programmes that you may take before starting your degree programme. Please note: this course is for international students only. For UK Students, see our other Economics degrees
English language requirements
Applicants will be expected to have English Language proficiency to the standard of IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £19600 | Whole course |
| International | £19600 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP