Program Overview

As a student who is comfortable and fluent in mathematics, BSc Economics (Industry) provides you with the analytic skills and intellectual toolbox to help answer some of the most pressing economics questions.

You will learn how to interpret data, understand (and quantify) the decisions made by individuals, organisations, and governments and evaluate economic policies.

You will cover the fundamentals of Economic theory and practice, and as your degree progresses and you discover more about both the subject and about yourself, you have the opportunity to flex this programme in ways that speak to your changing interests and strengths. This might lead you to choose modules in:

• International Trade
• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• Behavioural Economics

Amongst many other specialisations. This leads to a degree unique to you, where you have played a major part in building the degree you want.

In the second year, you will deepen your understanding of topics such as Micro and Macroeconomics, as well as taking modules in Econometrics and Research Methods.

Your third year is spent in industry. You’ll be supported in securing a placement, with past students joining companies such as IBM, Lloyds Bank, Microsoft, PwC and the Bank of England. Roles on offer range from project management and logistics to investment, business development and risk. Most placements are in the UK but there are some options overseas.

In addition to writing a dissertation based on your year in industry, in your final year we offer a wide range of Economics modules, from Public Economics to International Trade, from Health Economics to Game Theory so you can tailor your studies to suit your aspirations.