Studying economics shows you how to make the world a better place while pursuing a successful career.

Our technically challenging courses enable you to develop your analytical and quantitative skills, as well as receive training in data handling and programming. You will become skilled in understanding economic concepts and applying formal models and tools to test behavioural predictions using real-world data.

We are one of the leading economics schools in the UK. You will be taught by world-class academics, many of whom have experience working as professional economists.

You will benefit from access to one of the largest student subject societies in the University: the Economics, Finance and Management (EFM) Society, which runs regular socials and peer support programmes.

Our Careers Service and Faculty Professional Liaison Network offer insightful talks from economists working in economic research, consulting and policy. There is also a mentoring scheme that matches students with working professionals who have studied economics.

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Bristol economics graduates are highly sought after by employers. On average, Bristol economics students earn 28% more than other UK economics graduates within 5 years of graduation, typically enjoying salaries between £44,000 and £87,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025). 

Opportunities include working in finance, international trade, labour markets, environmental change, public policy, economic history and developing economies. Recent graduates have found dynamic roles at Deloitte, the Bank of England, EY, Amazon Web Services, JPMorgan Chase, the Financial Conduct Authority, Unilever, Siemens, HMRC, KPMG, Microsoft, and Bloomberg.

Many graduates also progress to postgraduate study, either here at Bristol or other renowned academic institutions. Recent destinations include Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics, University College London, Copenhagen Business School and the Paris School of Economics.

The structure of your course is determined by your degree choice. With a broad range of optional units to choose from, you can shape your degree to your specific interests and future career aspirations.

You can also choose to combine your degree with a second subject on our joint honours courses, including time learning overseas on a year abroad programme, or pursue an integrated master's degree.

We are dedicated to enhancing the teaching of economics and diversifying the subject, making it more accessible.

Bristol is home to the Economics Network, an organisation committed to improving the teaching of economics within higher education.

We're also home to the Economics Observatory, which helps the public understand the pressing economic questions we face today.