Economics, BSc (Hons)

The Brunel Economics BSc provides a comprehensive foundation in economic theory alongside practical skills for application in business, industry, finance, or government settings. Students explore market operations through microeconomic and macroeconomic lenses, examining how trade and business priorities influence societal functions. Emphasis is placed on financial markets, banking, and introductory accounting, while developing analytical, quantitative, statistical, and computing abilities to forecast responses to events and trends. Training includes statistics, econometrics, and data skills using tools like SAS, EViews, and STATA.The programme offers flexible study options: a three-year full-time route or a four-year version with a professional placement between years two and three for real-world experience. Students can customise their final year to focus on specific interests. Accredited by ACCA and CIMA, the degree grants exemptions for chartered accountancy and equips graduates with transferable skills highly sought after in economics, business, and finance careers.