Swansea University
Economics (January Start)
Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS L10X
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Bay Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
January 2028
UCAS code
L10X
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Course Overview
Economics (January Start) at Swansea University in Wales, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Business economics graduates enter finance, economic consultancy, government policy, research analysis and corporate strategy roles. Many pursue further study, the CFA qualification or civil service fast-stream programmes.
Student life (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
18,985
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
14.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Economics (January Start)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Economics (January Start) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Economics (January Start)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
Economics
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
18,985
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
14%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Business economics graduates enter finance, economic consultancy, government policy, research analysis and corporate strategy roles. Many pursue further study, the CFA qualification or civil service fast-stream programmes.
- Business economics graduates enter finance, economic consultancy, government policy, research analysis and corporate strategy roles.
- Many pursue further study, the CFA qualification or civil service fast-stream programmes.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.