Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Hull
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Gain a thorough grounding in economics supported by an attractive combination of cutting-edge skills in handling economic data and analytics relevant to industry, society and government.
This programme is designed to be hands-on with real-world relevance – concentrating on critical global and regional economic challenges such as climate change, financial crises, healthcare and social development, growth and productivity – to ensure that you develop the professional skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your future career.
In your final year, you will also have the chance to spend three months on an internship. This is in addition to the extra option of studying abroad or spending a year on placement in industry, with past placements taking place at global organisations such as HP, Volkswagen and GE Healthcare.
Extend your studies by spending a year on a work placement - applying the knowledge learned on your degree to the real world.
Official Team GB partners
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 6 graduates of Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Hull for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Economics courses of University of Hull
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Hull
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21500 | £27000 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27500 | £20000 - £34500 | £24000 - £43500 |
All Economics courses of University of Hull
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28601 | £31974 | £42762 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24065 - £34160 | £24892 - £42048 | £30343 - £57314 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Economics (with Placement Year), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Hull
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths. Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk |
| Institution's Own Test | 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill) |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Economics (with Placement Year), BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £14800 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Hull in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Hull in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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- #86
- #284
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- Economics & Business
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #13
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #26
- #36
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Economics in the UK?
About University of Hull
Established in 1928, The University of Hull is located in the suburbs of Kingston upon Hull (usually referred to just as Hull), in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. On-campus facilities include bars, coffee shops, a library, a state-of-the-art gym, a mini supermarket and a nightclub, providing everything a student might need. University of Hull prides itself on its research activity in the fields of maritime history, environmental technology, and social justice.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021