Economics (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The Economics programme at Greenwich equips students with essential intellectual skills and analytical tools to address contemporary challenges, such as promoting equitable prosperity, generating meaningful jobs, and advancing a carbon-neutral future. As a leader in applied, real-world economics that draws from history and values diversity, the programme responds to demands from students and industry for innovative approaches. The BSc Economics degree allows specialisation in finance after the first year, while building knowledge for graduate careers or postgraduate studies. Graduates excel in sectors like industry, finance, civil service, NGOs, research, and education.Key highlights include enhancing data-handling through free Reuters Certification and OANDA platforms, learning from academics with strong research and industry ties, and preparing for diverse roles in economics and banking. Based at the historic Greenwich campus—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in London—the course combines practical applications with rigorous assessment methods tailored to modules.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.