BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Southampton

Learn how our economic decisions affect others, and how business and financial institutions' choices can affect our society. This BSc Economics degree gives you an in-depth understanding of economic theory, and the skills you need to work in sectors like finance, commerce and industry. Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each year is made up of core, compulsory and optional modules. Your modules in year 1 will depend on whether you studied economics at A level. You do not need to choose your modules when you apply.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including central government, private finance and equity firms, bank of england, accountancy firms, banks (high street and city), charitable and not-for-profit organisations, consultancies, insurance companies. Careers directly related to the course include actuary, chartered accountant, data analyst, economist, financial risk analyst, internal auditor, investment analyst, political risk analyst.

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