BSc Economics with a Placement Year

The BSc Economics with Placement Year at the University of Reading is a four-year programme that provides students with valuable experience in the workplace within an existing company or organisation. The course combines theoretical learning with practical real-world applications to enhance student's knowledge and understanding of the complexities of economics. Course Content: Throughout the course, students will study a wide range of modules from traditional areas, including macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative research methods, to innovative and contemporary areas like behavioural economics, economics of the public sector, and international financial markets. The course also features a year-long placement working within a company or organisation which can be completed internationally or in the UK.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in this course are Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Principles of Finance, Applied Economics, and Research Methods in Economics. Accreditations: This degree programme is currently accredited by the Royal Economic Society.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide variety of future careers. Graduates can go on to roles in finance, banking, insurance, accountancy, management and consultancy. Others choose to pursue further academic study. Likewise, the course provides excellent grounding for prospective entrepreneurs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.