BSc (Hons) Economics

The BSc (Hons) Economics program offered by the University of Surrey offers a broad understanding of economic theory and utilizes this to analyze real-world issues. The course comprehensively covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and the role of politics and society in economics. Students get an opportunity to study in a research-intensive environment and engage directly with active researchers whose specialist areas include game theory, finance, econometrics, and applied microeconomics.Course Content: The course provides a foundation in economic theory, focusing on microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and the intersections between economics, politics, and society. Additionally, students will learn about econometrics, game theory, finance, and applied microeconomics. The course also allows students to further specialize in areas such as political economy, financial economics, or health economics.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Principles of Microeconomics, Macroeconomic Analysis, Quantitative Methods for Economics, and Applied Economics. In addition, students can choose from optional modules like Financial Economics, International Business Economics, Economic History, and Health Economics.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) and the University's Q-Step Centre. This means students have opportunities to work towards a CISI Diploma in Investment Operations alongside their degree.Future Careers: The course opens up a range of careers in economic consultancy, government departments, major companies, banks, and more. Graduates have gone on to become economic analysts, forecasters, or consultants. They have been employed by significant companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, IBM, and the Bank of England.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.