BSc (Honours) Economics

Explore economic policy, theory and practice in state-of-the-art facilities, developing critical thinking and analytical skills to prepare you for the world of professional economic analysis.

Course summary

• Gain a solid foundation in economics and evaluate the impact of economic policies.
• Learn to analyse social issues such as inequality and environmental sustainability.
• Develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills you can apply to the economy.
• Enhance your professional communication and teamwork skills.
• Gain work-ready experience with real-life projects and placements.

Studying marketing and economic theories, you’ll build your decision-making skills by using real-time analysis of global market data. You’ll apply the most current economic theories to real-world challenges – using quantitative data, statistical tools and advanced econometric software. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of economics, finance, financial markets, and the far-reaching impacts of public policy.

Sheffield Business School accreditation

• Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
• You’ll study BSc (Hons) in Economics in our Sheffield Business School, rated in the top 6% globally for excellence in teaching and research. Here, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and 6,500 business students all come together to solve problems and make things better. 
• Our academics are highly skilled professionals, bringing their cutting-edge knowledge and diverse experience into the classroom. Not only are they academically qualified – they’ve also worked in various industries, with some actively engaged in current research. You’ll be taught by people who shape national debates, appear on educational TV and radio programmes and are published in top research journals. 

You learn through:

• Lectures 
• Tutorials 
• IT sessions 
• Regular formative feedback 
• Teamwork and group-based learning 
• Practice-based applied learning 
• Authentic learning experiences 
• Engagement with guest lectures 
• Discussions 
• Self-managed study

Key Themes

• This course starts by helpingyou develop a strong understanding of economics and the practical skills you’ll use to evaluate the impact of economic policies on financial markets and businesses. You’ll develop your understanding of how and when to use appropriate theories, analytical techniques and software to analyse economic data and financial information. You’ll then be able to evaluate market trends, make informed economic decisions and develop strategies that maximise returns while minimising risk. 
• As you progress, you’ll further build on and refine your knowledge and analytical skills through real-world projects, collaborating in teams to create reports, presentations and recommendations inspired by real industry challenges. This hands-on approach and our award-winning supportive learning environment will prepare you for careers in professional economic analysis, business, finance, and consultancy – as well as many other sectors of the economy where analytical reasoning and economic knowledge are needed. 
• Towards the course's conclusion, you'll undertake a consultancy project for a real organisation, guided by a dedicated project supervisor. In this capstone project, you'll conduct research and apply the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired throughout your studies.
• The combination of teaching methods throughout the course means you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and a diverse skill set through practical implementation, problem-solving, teamwork and self-development activities.

Course Support
You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly-skilled, graduate-level employment. This includes: 

• Access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development.
• Access to our Skills Centre for support with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments and assessment preparation.
• Industry-specific employability activities, including work placements, live projects, simulated learning environments, and networking opportunities.
• 98% of students on this course were satisfied with academic support in the 2024 National Student Survey.

Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in:  

• Economics 
• Business Consultancy 
• Business Management  
• Financial Consultancy  
• Public services

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for: 

• PwC
• GE
• Lloyds Bank
• The Civil Service (e.g. Department for Work and Pensions)
• Investec
• HSBC
• Santander
• Marks & Spencer 
• The Metropolitan Police
• Microsoft 
• The NHS 
• Royal Bank of Scotland 
• TNT Express 
• Vauxhall Motor