UK · Bachelor's
University of Warwick
BA Economics
University of Warwick
Course Overview
Warwick's BA Economics sits inside one of the UK's top-3 economics departments (consistently ranked alongside LSE and Oxford in REF and QS subject rankings). The three-year degree is mathematically rigorous from the first term — core macro, micro and econometrics modules use formal proofs, calculus and Stata, so it suits A/L Combined Maths students rather than pure Commerce-stream applicants.
Sri Lankan graduates from Warwick Economics feed directly into the City of London grad pipelines — Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Barclays, plus the Big Four and consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain). The Warwick Economics Summit and the in-house Investment & Finance Society give applicants tangible signals on a CV. The department also runs joint degrees with Mathematics and with Industrial Engineering for students who want even more quant.
The 2-year UK Graduate Route is automatic after graduation, giving Sri Lankan grads space to land a London first job and convert to a Skilled Worker visa. Warwick's careers service places economics grads in the top quartile of UK starting salaries (median £38,000+ in 2024).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: A*AA including Mathematics at A* (Further Maths preferred, not required).
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: A, A, B with Combined Maths at A and a strong pass in Economics or Physics. Edexcel / Cambridge International A-Levels accepted with the same A*AA equivalence.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 38 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches).
- check_circle Personal statement demonstrating quantitative reasoning and reading beyond the A/L syllabus.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each component) — Warwick Band A.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 92 Overall (min 21 in each component).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 62 Overall (min 59 in each component).
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification (A/Ls, IB, Cambridge International) was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium streams qualify with an MOI letter from the school.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2026 entry) | £32,000 | Rs. 12,800,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Coventry) | £11,500 | Rs. 4,600,000 |
| Student Visa & IHS (3 years) | £2,500 | Rs. 1,000,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | £46,000 | Rs. 18,400,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 2-year UK Graduate Route on graduation — automatic, no employer sponsorship needed. Warwick Economics is one of the most heavily-recruited UK departments — Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Barclays (front-office IBD and S&T), plus McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte and PwC run on-campus assessment centres. Median UK starting salary £38,000+, with City of London first jobs routinely at £55,000–£75,000 base.
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