Objectives

Economics is an extremely popular field of study and covers the broad areas of production, distribution, and the consumption of goods and services.

In this Economics (Hons) course at City, University of London, we further break down the subject into specific economic concepts and theories and provide you with an opportunity to study more specialised subject areas as you advance into your final year.

Of the three undergraduate Economics courses we offer at City, this degree gives you the greatest flexibility in terms of future choices regarding career and postgraduate study. Learn more about our Economics postgraduate courses.

Its structure and content have been designed and updated to strengthen your understanding of key concepts and tools to highlight the practical link between theory and real-world applications.

In addition, it provides you with opportunities to broaden your horizons by taking advantage of our European exchange and placement-year schemes and through the activities of our student-led Economics Society.

Placements

You have the opportunity to undertake a one-year work placement between years two and three of your Economics BSc (Hons) degree at City. Our Careers Service will work with you to identify the best means of finding a placement. We also have a designated member of academic staff in charge of placements. You will stay in close contact with your personal tutor throughout your year on placements, including a visit to your place of work.

Career prospects

BSc Economics degree graduates have the professional skills and experience that employers demand. In 2015, the National Student Survey showed that 95% of City's Economics graduates were in professional or managerial employment within six months of graduating. Economics graduates are in great demand in professions such as:

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Accountancy
  • Fund management
  • Management consultancy
  • Development consultancy
  • Telecommunications
  • the Civil Service
  • Teaching
  • Central banks such as the Bank of England
  • International bodies like the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Recent employment destinations include:

  • Barclays Bank
  • Barclays Wealth and Investment Management
  • Bloomberg
  • Deloitte
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Government Economic Service.