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If you study Economics BSc at XJTLU you'll study Economics at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. View all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.

Economics BSc (Hons): XJTLU 2+2 programme

Taught by academic staff with an abundance of professional industry experience who utilise the latest economic thinking, this programme will help you develop a high level quantitative and analytical skills in any of our three pathways: Economics, Finance or Data and Econometrics.

It is an exciting time to join us, our Economics programmes are ranked 11th from 71 providers (a rise of 7 places on last year) for Times Good University Guide 2025. We are now in the top 10 in the 2025 Guardian University Guide and we outperformed the sector benchmarks for all 7 question themes in NSS 2024.

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Economics BSc (Hons)

Read more about this course on the full programme page.

Course overview

Studying Economics at Liverpool will enable you to build a thorough understanding of current economic and financial issues. Our programme will help you develop a high level quantitative and analytical skills in any of our pathways: Economics, Finance or Data and Econometrics.

You will build a strong foundation in economics, statistics and mathematics and upon successful completion of your final year you will have a thorough understanding of a wide range of theoretical tools used in economics and where applicable, in finance.

What you’ll learn

  • Develop economic thought
  • Gain professional skills and employment preparation
  • Understand economic and business statistics
  • Mathematical economics
  • Financial risk management
  • Principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Econometrics
  • Financial accounting.

Accreditation

The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.

Our Economics course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Accreditation in detail
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ACCA

In aligning our Accounting and Finance programme with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), our students are eligible for exemptions from specific ACCA exams up to the Strategic Professional Level papers. This will fast-track their journey to membership once they graduate – so they can start their careers in finance and accountancy more quickly.

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CIMA

This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will give you further skills and understanding on how businesses operate, are managed, how to create strategies and how people work together.

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ICAEW

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) works with the University of Liverpool to grant credit for prior learning (also known as exemptions) for relevant content covered in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Once you have finished your degree you will only have to complete any outstanding modules, the compulsory practical work experience element of the ACA and demonstrate your ethical and professional development, to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

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We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.

All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.

The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.

Tuition fees

2025 tuition fee (full) - £25,000

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £22,500

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £18,750

Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year two

In your second year of study, you will build upon your studies at XJTLU and be introduced to the study of econometrics, a key area for anybody working in economics or planning to study economics at postgraduate level. Further modules will be based on your pathway.

On the 2+2 programme, you’ll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool’s programme of study.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Year three

In your final year you will take more advanced economics modules and have the opportunity to apply what you have studied to contemporary issues. You can also choose from a range of optional modules, strongly supported by the
topical research carried out by our academics, so you can specialise in the areas that are of the greatest interest to you and your future aspirations.

Upon successful completion of your final year, you will have a thorough understanding of a wide range of theoretical tools used in economics and where applicable, in finance. You will also be familiar with the analytical and quantitative tools used in addressing real world economic finance.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

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Your experience

Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School; a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research and is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work as well as excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away.

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You can be inspired by professors and lecturers from all around the world with their unique insights in their modules. The University of Liverpool also gives you a wider option in Modules choices. I chose Creative Sector Economics last semester. And I found it absolutely fascinating to learn.

Junxi Liu, BSc (Hons) Economics
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