BSc (Hons) (Econ) Economics at University of Buckingham

Our Economics programme is designed to equip students with the key skills to operate effectively in the global economic system. Delve into how modern market economies work with Buckingham’s BSc Economics degree. With a key focus on understanding key economic principles and using economic analysis to understand how modern economies run in a globalised world, you will develop the technical and research skills needed to assess complex market phenomena and economic policy options and their effects. The BSc Economics course aims to give students a solid understanding of economic theory and its applications to real world situations.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years and 1 term full-time; 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout your studies, you will be able to: Acquire a coherent core of micro-economic and macro-economic principles, embracing both theory and historical and contemporary policy. Use quantitative and qualitative economic data in their analysis of practical economic issues, and learn key quantitative methods and computational techniques, including coding and the use of AI in Economics. Consider how questions of political economy affect Economics and current economic policy debate in different economies.

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) in Economics equips graduates with a rigorous grounding in economic theory and analysis, economic policies, data-driven decision-making and policy evaluation, and economic modelling and large datasets analysis.

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