Economics and Business with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

A strong Economics and Business degree can lead you to many different careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles within international organisations.

The BSc Economics and Business degree at Swansea University has an excellent reputation for producing high performing graduates. A number of them have progressed to work for the world’s biggest brands such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC, and the world’s most respected institutions, including a number of government bodies.

Combining core elements of economics and business, this degree is ideal if you want a career in politics, policy, business or finance.

It gives a solid theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical techniques employed in business decision-making and strategy.

By the end of the course you will be able to confidently apply knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to advise different types of organisations. From private businesses to the government, you can have a tangible impact on economic policy.

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Economics and Business graduates from Swansea are poised for financially rewarding and mentally challenging employment opportunities.

Whether you target the pressured energy of a trading floor or the credibility of becoming an authority on business trends, this degree will make you a strong candidate for any graduate employer. Your future job title could be any of the following:

• Economist
• Analyst, Researcher
• Government Adviser
• Management Consultant
• Derivatives Trader
• Financial Analyst
• Econometrician

Professional Body Accreditation

Our BSc Economics and Business degree at Swansea University is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

Year Abroad

You can study on our Year Abroad variant, which is a four year degree including a year studying at one of our international partner institutions. Choosing this option allows you to develop your communication skills, enhance your cultural awareness and you can even gain proficiency in a foreign language prior to graduation.