Economics (BSc)

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: 83% 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

We also accept IELTS as an alternative way to meet English language requirements, with scores of 6.5 overall (6.0 in all components, or equivalent).

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. You must pay your deposit within 30 days of receiving a conditional offer to confirm your offer.

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

1. Use the 'Apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our online application form.
2. Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
3. 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: Friday 28 April 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
• Friday 13 June 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 Friday 29 November 2024.

Got a question?

If you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications for this course, you can get in touch using our contact form.

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

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