Economics, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Discover how economic theory addresses today's key domestic and global challenges while developing essential workplace skills through our BA Economics with Placement Year programme. This four-year degree emphasises applying economic tools to various markets and scenarios, equipping you with the expertise to tackle issues confronting policymakers and businesses worldwide. You will explore topics like economic growth, business cycle management, inflation, unemployment, and work structures, using theories such as game theory, strategic interactions, and behavioural experiments to inform policy decisions.Core modules include Principles of Economics 1 and 2, Applied Economics and Policy, Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis, and Intermediate Microeconomics. These are provisionally approved for 2025/26 and subject to final university confirmation. Optional modules may not be available to all, with updated details forthcoming in summer 2024. For more information, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Principles of Economics 1, Principles of Economics 2, Applied Economics and Policy, Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomics The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.