How long is the BSc in Applied Economics?

Three years full-time, with part-time and accelerated online routes. The BSc in Applied Economics schedules cohort calls across UK and APAC time zones.

Can the BSc in Applied Economics be studied online?

Yes. The BSc in Applied Economics runs fully online, on-campus in London and by distance learning, all assessed against the same applied research brief and dissertation.

Is the BSc in Applied Economics recognised by UK employers?

Yes. The BSc in Applied Economics is a UK honours degree with curriculum reviewed against Government Economic Service graduate and RES undergraduate competencies.

What are the entry requirements for the BSc in Applied Economics?

BBC at A-level with Mathematics preferred, GCSE English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 5, plus IELTS 6.5 for international applicants.

What does the BSc in Applied Economics cost?

Tuition varies by route and domicile. Contact LSIBM admissions for the current fee schedule and bursary eligibility for the BSc in Applied Economics.

BSc in Applied Economics | LSIBM London | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BSc in Applied Economics at the London School of International Business and Management (LSIBM) is a three-year UK honours degree designed for students aiming at the Government Economic Service, regulator, think-tank or consultancy stream. Sitting in the Accounting, Finance & Economics faculty, the degree pairs core economics theory with a heavy applied-econometrics and Whitehall-craft track from year one.

The programme is designed around Government Economic Service graduate competencies and the Royal Economic Society undergraduate reading list. You will complete an applied research brief in year two, an optional placement year (Whitehall, regulator or consulting), and a final-year dissertation defended in front of a working economist. The degree is available on-campus in central London, fully online with UK / APAC cohort calls, and by distance learning. The sections below detail modules, audience and progression.

Key Features

Curriculum reviewed against Government Economic Service graduate and RES undergraduate competencies.
Three study modes — central London campus, fully online or by distance learning.
Applied research brief in year two from a UK policy, regulator or consulting sponsor.
Optional placement year in Whitehall, a UK regulator or a consulting economics team.
Final-year dissertation with econometric evidence, defended in front of a working economist.
Assessment blend of exams, technical appendices and a defended dissertation.

What You Will Learn

Applied economics is taught here as the working craft of a UK policy, regulator or consulting economist — evaluation design, applied econometrics, sensitivity, defensible narrative.

Microeconomics and macroeconomics through applied cases.
Introductory to intermediate econometrics — OLS, panel, IV, DiD.
Stata and R workflow discipline for UK evidence packs.
HM Treasury Green Book five-case appraisal and NPV reasoning.
Public finance, tax basics and OBR forecasts.
Regulatory economics — CMA, Ofgem, Ofcom, Ofwat, FCA.
Sector economics — energy, transport, health or financial services.
Behavioural economics in UK policy trials.
Writing and defending a policy briefing note in Whitehall format.

Who This Course Is For

A-level leavers targeting Government Economic Service or consulting economics streams.
International students seeking a UK honours degree in applied economics.
Higher Diploma holders topping up with confirmed credit transfer.
Mature applicants with policy or research experience on portfolio route.
Career switchers from mathematics or physics moving into applied economics.

Career Pathways

Graduates typically progress into applied economist, policy economist and consulting economist roles across Whitehall, regulators, think tanks and consultancies. Typical destinations include:

Applied Economist (graduate scheme)
Policy Economist
Impact Assessment Analyst
Financial Analyst (economics)
Consulting Economist
Regulatory Economist

The BSc in Applied Economics is the natural step onto the MSc in Applied Economic Analysis or a Government Economic Service graduate programme.

Entry Requirements

Three A-levels at BBC or above, or equivalent UK / international qualification (IB 28+, BTEC DMM, Access to HE, Foundation Year pass, or a relevant Higher Diploma with confirmed credit transfer). Mathematics at A-level is strongly preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade 5/C and Mathematics at grade 5/C (or equivalent) — quantitative aptitude is expected.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
A personal statement showing genuine curiosity about economics (extended reading, professional-body engagement, current-affairs interest) — mature applicants (21+) may enter with a portfolio and a short interview.

Why Study at LSIBM

The London School of International Business and Management (LSIBM) is a specialist business-education provider based in central London and part of Harold International College. Undergraduate cohorts sit in small groups so every student is visible to their tutor, run a single intake schedule students can rely on, and every degree route is reviewed against UK professional-body competencies — ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CIPD, CMI, CIPS, CFA UK and IOE&IT — so graduates carry a credential that City recruiters engage with.

London puts the City, Canary Wharf, Whitehall, Companies House, the FCA, the Bank of England and the West End within a short tube ride of every classroom. Undergraduate students access a fortnightly practitioner clinic, at least one industry-careers day per academic year, a structured placement route and one-to-one application coaching in the final year.

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