Economics and Business with a Year in Industry (January Start)

Our Economics and Business degree provides a strong foundation in key economic theories and quantitative analytical tools, complemented by a portfolio of courses in modern management practice. The programme is designed for students who want to approach business strategy and organisational practice from a broad perspective, and who wish to apply rigorous quantitative tools to understand their implications for the economy, the environment, and society.

On this course, you will study core economic theory alongside mathematical and statistical methods, helping you develop a sound analytical skill set for understanding how economies function and the role that businesses play within them. This is complemented by your business and management modules, where you will build a deep understanding of how organisations operate, compete, and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Designed to meet the expectations of employers in finance, consulting, policy, and research, the BSc Economics and Business supports a wide range of career ambitions, whether you aspire to work as an entrepreneur, pursue a career in consulting, or whether you intend to continue into postgraduate study. An Economics and Business degree opens doors to diverse professional paths, from investment banking and management consulting to roles in major international organisations.

This programme also offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

You will typically study areas including: Intermediate Microeconomics; Problems and Decision-Making in Economics; Intermediate Macro-economics; Economic Policy; Introductory Econometrics; Strategic Analysis; Change Management; Global Business Environment: International Political Economy; International Business; Supply Chain Management; Business Analytics; Advanced Microeconomics; Economics Independent Study Project; Economics of Culture Based Development; Time Series Econometrics; Labour Economics; Economies of the Middle and Far East; Mathematical Economics; Financial Market Efficiency; Energy Economics; Applied International Macroeconomics; Behavioural Economics; Microeconometrics and Panel Data Models; Applied Money and Banking Economics; Managerial Economics; Financial Economics; Final Year Project; Project Management; Strategic Implementation; Leadership; International Standards; Sustainability and Environmental Management; and more.

In Year 3: Year spent in Industry.