Economics

This degree offers you rigorous and relevant training in economic theory, economic history, modelling, coding, statistics, and econometrics with real-world applications

Why study BSc Economics at Goldsmiths

• You’ll be given rigorous training in economic theory and a range of quantitative techniques.

• It provides a deep understanding of economic contexts, so that you can use the most appropriate data and techniques for each problem you address.

• You'll investigate broad empirical questions that explore the different uses of data within economics and the social sciences.

• It offers an understanding of the real-world context of economics. So that you'll be able to effectively use data and techniques to solve key empirical problems in today’s economy.

• London is the financial hub of the UK and you will have access to today’s best business leaders, economists, and policy practitioners.

• It gives you access to a wide range of jobs in consultancy, finance, data analysis, and government.

• You will study in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor during the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help whenever you need.

• Through the UK Turing Scheme you can spend half of your second year at a university in Europe. You will attend modules, experience a different culture and academic environment, and could learn a new language.

Year 1(credit level 4)
In your first year you'll take the following compulsory modules.
Introductory Economics
Economic Reasoning
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Economy
Mathematics for Economics and Business
Identity, Agency & Environment 1
Identity, Agency & Environment 2

Year 2 (credit level 5)
In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules.
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Quantitative Economics
Applied Quantitative Economics
History of Economic Ideas
Economic History
My Career Strategy
or
The Goldsmiths Project

In addition, you'll choose another optional module from the Institute of Management Studies or other relevant options in other departments. Choices include: Accounting and Finance, Development Economics, Money, Banking and the Financial System, Entrepreneurial Behaviour, and many more.

Year 3 (credit level 6)
In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules
International Economics
Public Economics
Econometrics
Advanced Econometrics
Communications and Presentation Skills
Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour

Optional modules:
You will also choose optional modules to the total of 30 credits (1 or 2), selected from a list provided by the Institute of Management Studies.

Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These may include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.