Embark on a fulfilling career path with our BSc Economics degree. You'll dive into macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, and statistics. You'll gain all the core analytical and quantitative techniques required by economics graduates.

Understanding why we do what we do is key to the economist's role. This knowledge can inform policy in areas as diverse as education, the environment, commerce, transport, globalisation and health. You'll be well-equipped to tackle real-world economic problems and have a positive impact on society.

You can tailor your studies to your career interests through optional modules that allow you to specialise in areas such as economic policy analysis, international trade, and behavioural economics. Graduate with the skills essential for success in the modern economy.

Our degree opens up exciting career prospects. Work as an economist, analyst, researcher, policy advisor or within financial institutions. Unlock your potential and pave the way for a successful career in a highly qualified profession.

We're proud to be ranked 2nd in the UK for boosting graduate salaries. Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include finance, international banking, government, consulting and non-profit organisations.

Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as Accenture, Bloomberg, Deloitte, J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch, U.K. Treasury and the World Bank.
 

Why Choose This Course?

• Ranked 2nd in the UK for boosting graduate salaries, with economics graduates earning an average of £8,810 more than expected five years after graduation (The Economist British university rankings, 2017)
• 5th in the UK for economics departments (IDEAS RePEc ranking of economics departments 2023) offering a wide variety of high expertise in fields such as macroeconomics, economic policy and international trade
• 5th in the UK, with 99% of our research output ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• Study abroad opportunities at the university’s campuses in China or Malaysia or in locations such as Australia, Canada and Japan
• Summer internship possibilities through a competitive application process, which can lead to a graduate job offer
• Automatic membership of NEFS, the student-run society, which provides extensive training and networking opportunities
• Flexible course with a broad range of modules to choose from

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