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Economics (BSc)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Learn how our economic decisions affect others, and how business and financial institutions' choices can affect our society. This BSc Economics degree gives you an in-depth understanding of economic theory, and the skills you need to work in sectors like finance, commerce and industry. As a member of the Russell Group, cutting-edge research conducted by academics in the department feed into your modules. Our FinLab provides experience and training in the analysis of financial data. It includes a suite of Bloomberg terminals, used by traders.


Key Features of this course:

This flexible course has 3 separate pathways you can choose after the first year. These have slightly different module selections. The pathways are: - Economics - this is the default pathway, which will give you a rounded education in the subject. - Econometrics - focuses on the quantitative methods in economics, providing the relevant statistical tools you'll need to analyse economic data and policy. - Behavioural economics - with an additional focus on explaining and predicting human behaviour, and using these insights to evaluate and design economic policy. You'll also have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. You could choose international banking, risk management or public economics, for example.


Student Support

You’ll be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will be with you throughout your time at the University of Southampton and can offer tailored careers advice.


Further information

Our BSc Economics course is a three-year. You can find further information on our course page. The Department of Economics is based at Highfield Campus, our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    24th out of 76 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    135 60%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    16th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    48th

    4

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