Economics (Top Up), BSc (Hons)

Please note: This course is for International students only. For UK applicants, see our main Economics course pages. An Economics degree can help to unlock a huge variety of careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles in global organisations. Teaching at Swansea is research-led, and our academic staff draw on both scholarly expertise and real-world experience, giving you insights that connect economic theory with practice. The BSc Economics (Top‑Up) builds on the strong reputation of our established three‑year Economics degree, which has produced successful graduates who have gone on to work for world‑leading organisations such as Barclays, HSBC, and PwC. Designed to reflect the demands of a modern global economy, the BSc Economics (Top‑Up) is well suited to students who want to advance their academic understanding of economics and develop the skills needed for careers in financial, economic, and analytical sectors. It also provides a strong academic pathway to postgraduate study, offering the quantitative, analytical, and methodological preparation required for MSc programmes in Economics and related fields.

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: Please note: this course is for international students only. For UK Students, see our other Economics degrees.

International students: £19,600 per year

UK students: £20,600 per year

UK/Home: £20,600 per year

International: £19,600 per year

Sep 2026

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