BSc (Econ) Economics with a Year Abroad

The 'Economics (with Year Abroad) BSc Econ' is a selective degree offered by the University College London that combines rigorous training in economics theory and applications with a significant exposure to a broad range of culture and language experiences through a year of studies abroad. The course content significantly reflects emerging strengths as well as traditional expertise in various economics areas. Course Content: The initial two years of study will focus on economic theory and its applications, quantitative economics, and the history of economic thought. In the third year, students will spend a year studying abroad from a choice of partnered higher learning institutions worldwide. The final year will contain academic work beyond the compulsory elements in microeconomics and macroeconomics that the student may specialize in according to their interests. Key Modules: The key modules of this course comprise of core coursework in economics theory and applications, introducing economics, quantitative economics, among others. First-year modules are Introduction to Economics and Quantitative Methods I and II. Second-year modules include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics I and II. Third-year course modules differ according to the partner institution the student selects for the year abroad. The fourth and final year modules are Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and selected options.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Higher Education and Research Committee of the Economics Network. Future Careers: Grads of the course are highly employable in a wide range of professions, including financial and management industry, public services like civil service fast stream, research organizations and the media. The programme also preps students for further study and research in the field of Economics. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page Economics (with Year Abroad) BSc Econ.