Economics

Our full-time, BSc (Hons) Economics degree is available with an optional sandwich year – allowing you to go on placement or study abroad for a year. Learn more. Master the tools of economics to analyse markets, government policy and global financial systems.

Equip yourself to succeed in today’s fast-evolving world with our BSc Economics degree. You will gain fresh perspectives on today’s most pressing economic and societal challenges to develop highly sought-after skills, and build practical experience that helps you stand out to employers. By studying Economics with us, you will develop the core skills of a professional economist, exploring how consumers and firms interact, how government policy shapes economic outcomes, and how financial systems operate in the UK and globally, while tackling vital issues such as, the economic impact of technological change, income inequality or the role of behavioural “nudges” in encouraging more effective pension saving.

With the option of a placement year, you can apply your learning in a real-world setting, gaining valuable experience, confidence, and industry connections to enhance your career prospects.