Economics with Foundation Year

Our BSc Economics provides you with a core of rigorous, technically demanding, yet applications-oriented, skills in economics. It is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully compete in a competitive jobs market.

Why choose this course?

• You will be taught by academics who are professional practitioners in the world of economics and who provide specialist advice and in-house training for government departments and City firms and banks including the Treasury and Bank of England.

• Your tutors actively work to extend the boundaries of knowledge. Many of our academics are recognised as world-class experts in their fields and their research feeds directly into our teaching programmes.

What you will learn

You will learn the fundamentals of microeconomics and macroeconomics and understand the core principles driving economic systems. You will gain proficiency in statistics and econometrics to analyse real-world data and make informed decisions. Option modules give you the opportunity to specialise, tailoring your degree to your interests. You will develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills essential for success in diverse career paths, from finance and consulting to government and beyond.

How you will learn

You will learn via a combination of lectures which provide foundational knowledge and small-group tutorials which offer hands-on learning.

On this course you will be able to choose between full- and part-time study, with classes taking place in the evening.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

Highlights

• Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Economics and Econometrics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

• We bring together research and teaching across economics and finance, mathematics and statistics which creates significant interdisciplinary synergies.

• Goldman Sachs and Birkbeck Diversity Scholarships are available for this course for students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this BSc Economics, you'll have a gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

• the ability to analyse data and evaluate trends

• the capacity to assess information critically and solve problems

• effective communication of ideas, findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Studying our course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields:

• Finance: investment banking, asset management or financial consulting

• Government: economic policy analysis, research, or in central banks, treasury departments or international organisations

• Business: business analysis, market research, strategic planning or corporate finance

• Data analysis: data analysis or econometrics in industries such as banking, insurance or market research firms

• Nonprofit and NGOs: economic development, policy advocacy, or research positions

• Academia: pursuing further education with a postgraduate degree for roles in research or academia.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.