Economics

Newcastle University

This economics degree will prepare you for a career in this globally relevant field, with skills valued by employers and a thorough knowledge of modern and international economics.Course overviewOur Economics BSc Honours degree has real-world relevance. The course focuses on developing your quantitative skills and giving you a thorough understanding of global economics. You'll leave University as a sought-after graduate.You will focus on the fundamental concepts, analytical tools and quantitative techniques. These will help you understand modern economics.You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of global economics, studying theory and policy with topics such as:international economicsmicro and macro-economic analysisdevelopment economicsYou'll become a confident economics expert who can identify problems, predict outcomes and evaluate policies. You'll also gain skills that are highly valued by professionals and industry experts. You'll graduate ready to pursue your career in economics.Work placementGet career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You'll spend 9 to 12 months working in an organization either in the UK or internationally. You'll receive University support from our dedicated team to help you apply for work placements. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.Recent placement students are in roles such as:consulting internassociatemanagement traineecustomer analystresearch assistantstudent economistbusiness analysthedge fund research interncredit risk analystThey are working on the following projects:assisting with bespoke economic consultancy projects at Oxford Economicsproviding internal and external audit services to a variety of clients at PwCaiding innovation through research and application of solutions for clients at DeloitteIf you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability and must be sourced by the student.Study abroadExperience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.You may choose to spend a year abroad as part of your degree in one of our partner institutions. If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.Careers supportYou'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:the annual Future Focus: Careers Conference, tailored to different industry areasinterwoven employability provisionaccess to a dedicated placement officer within the Business School who can help you find a work placement in your area of interestspecialist careers and business start-up support from the University's award-winning Careers Service and the Business School's careers consultantscareer management sessions with a careers consultantwork experience opportunities while studying with usBusiness School summer internship schemeWe're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.