Economics, BSc (Hons)

This BSc Economics degree provides a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and its societal impacts, equipping students with essential skills for careers in finance, commerce, and industry. In the first year, students learn to use Bloomberg trading terminals in the Financial Lab and may pursue a Bloomberg Markets Concepts qualification. The programme offers three pathways after the first year: the default Economics pathway for a broad education; Econometrics, emphasising quantitative methods for data analysis; and Behavioural Economics, focusing on human behaviour to inform policy design. Graduates typically earn an average starting salary of £33,300 within 15 months, with opportunities for international study, work placements, innovation projects, and professional exemptions.Modules cover key topics like macroeconomics and big data analytics, tailored to individual backgrounds and interests, with first-year choices influenced by prior economics study. Assessment includes coursework, essays, dissertations, projects, and exams, fostering self-assessment and teamwork skills. For full module details, refer to the course page.

You will study various topics covering the fundamental aspects of Economics. You can choose between a number of 'pathways' through the degree, to reflect your background and interests. Module choices in year one depend on whether you have studied economics at A level. Some of the modules you may study include Principles of Macroeconomics; Econometrics with Big Data; Behavioural Economics. Please see the course page online for a list of core and optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/economics-degree-bsc#modules