Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Economics (Placement Year) (L115)

The BSc (Hons) Economics degree aims to provide students with a solid understanding of economic theories, economic policy making, econometric techniques, quantitative analysis and analytical reasoning. Students will learn to appreciate the decision-making process and develop their critical thinking, graduating with a unique skillset sought-after by future employers.

In each year of study, learners will be offered a choice of applied economic modules, as well as specialist economics or more general business modules. They'll also have the opportunity to study a foreign language, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish. This is an excellent idea if students want to broaden their horizons and experience another culture, particularly if they see themselves working abroad or for an international company in the future.

Recent students have visited partner institutions including Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and the University of Technology Sydney in Australia.

Between Years 2 and 3, students may choose to study English-taught courses for a year at one of the overseas partner institutions. Currently, students can take a Year Abroad studying (or combining work and study) in Germany, Denmark, Spain, France and other locations including Australia, Japan, Canada and the USA. There are also many opportunities for those with appropriate language skills to study in the local language in France, Germany and Spain, among others. Students can also choose to split their year abroad into a first semester studying and a second semester work placement, both conducted overseas, or undertake a placement year overseas.

Alternatively, between Years 2 and 3 students can undertake a one-year, full-time business placement as a Professional Experience Year within the UK. Past students have completed placements in a variety of prestigious organizations, including AMEC, Barclays Bank, Commerzbank, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, GE Capital, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM and the NHS, as well as in smaller businesses.