About this course

This bachelor of Economics degree programme will help you understand how financial institutions and economic choices shape society. It will sharpen your knowledge of economic theory, and allow you to develop the skills you need to work in sectors like finance, commerce, and industry.

Eligibility criteria

Council Indian School Certificate of Education (CISCE): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSC): 78% and above, with 75% and above in Mathematics
State Boards: 82% and above, with 85% and above in Mathematics
International Baccalaureate: 34 points and above, including 17 points at Higher level including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches, or Applications and Interpretation)
A Levels: AAB, including Grade B in Mathematics

English language requirement

We accept several ways of meeting our English Language requirement. These include:

IELTS Test, with scores of 6.5 overall (6.0 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening)
other tests listed on our website
an approved academic qualification having the required grade

If you've been taught and assessed in English, including at a CBSE or CISCE school, for your final 4 years of high school, we may be able to accept this as evidence of your English language ability.

Refer to our English Language proficiency guide for more information about English language requirements.

Fee structure

You can pay your tuition fee in up to 4 instalments.

The fees for a year's study, starting in August 2025, are:

1,320,000 INR for India students
1,540,000 INR for Overseas students

Your first payment will be a deposit of 10% of the programme fee. To confirm your offer, you must pay your deposit within 56 days of receiving a conditional offer, and no later than 14 days before the start of term.

For students starting in August 2025, the deposit is:

132,000 INR for India students
154,000 INR for Overseas students

You'll then pay the balance of your yearly tuition fee as you study, in up to 3 instalments.

If you're an India student, you'll have to make 3 separate payments of:

316,800 INR by Monday 8 September 2025
435,600 INR by Monday 26 January 2026
435,600 INR by Monday 20 April 2026

If you're an Overseas student, you'll have to make 3 separate payments of:

369,600 INR by Monday 8 September 2025
508,200 INR by Monday 26 January 2026
508,200 INR by Monday 20 April 2026

We may adjust the fees in the future to account for inflation and changes in other costs. Exact payment dates for future years will vary according to the academic calendar.

How to apply

Use the 'Apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our online application form.
Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
Submit your application.

Application deadlines

There are three application rounds. Submit your application by these dates:

Round 1: Friday 29 November 2024
Round 2: Friday 20 January 2025
Round 3: Saturday 31 May 2025

We'll review your application and contact you with a decision by:

Friday 10 January 2025, for Round 1
Friday 31 March 2025, for Round 2
Tuesday 15 July 2025, for Round 3

We may close applications early if the programme reaches capacity.

Application assessment fee

When you apply, you’ll have to pay an application assessment fee of 5,500 INR.

You will not have to pay this fee if you apply by Wednesday 1 January 2025.

Got a question?

If you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications for this course, you can get in touch by:

What you’ll do on this programme

On this Economics degree, you can shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. For example, you could choose international banking, risk management, or public economics. You’ll study with experts whose research has influenced international policy.

You will also:

develop your understanding in core areas of economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods
apply economic and statistical analysis to a range of policy problems
use appropriate software tools to conduct quantitative data analysis address economic questions
gain the knowledge to understand how the economy works
learn how to use, develop and apply appropriate conceptual and analytic tools
develop critical and evaluative thinking in economics

Course modules

These course modules provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree programme, based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led university, we review our programmes continuously to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources.

The precise course modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new study topics, timetabling, and student demand. Find out why, when and how we might make changes.

You must study the following modules. Course module leads and locations will differ from any shown.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

You can also choose optional modules. The optional modules offered will depend on the research expertise of our world-leading staff.

Careers

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

Employability is an essential part of our economics courses. We make sure our graduates are prepared for a successful career or further postgraduate study.

After completing this Economics degree, you'll have vital transferable skills for a wide range of careers in economics.

Career opportunities

Many of our Economics degree graduates have worked as:

economists
statisticians
business and investment analysts
financial advisers
accountants
management consultants
marketing professionals

Careers services at University of Southampton Delhi

As well as support from our team in Delhi, you'll have access to our market-leading employability development offering. This includes:

online resources
regular workshops
one-to-one guidance and support with qualified careers professionals through our MyCareer platform

Through our e-mentoring scheme, you'll also have access to:

tailored career planning
advice on employability skills
industry insight

We've incorporated our employability skills model, Successful Futures, into our curriculum. With our links to multi-national and industrial organisations, you can expect to engage with employers and explore potential career paths.

You'll receive a personalised employability programme that will provide excellent prospects for securing a premium placement and financial security on graduating.

We also host regular alumni events hosted in person across major cities in India, allowing you to grow your own networks.

Our support is ongoing, and once you graduate, you'll be part of a global community of over 220,000 alumni that spans over 180 countries.

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