With access to a Bloomberg trading room and Reuters Market Data System our BSc Economics will give you both the knowledge and key skills for a successful career. This programme is accredited (subject to approval) by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI).
Entry Tariff
Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing or visit our Clearing page
UCAS Code
L110
L120 (if opting for the Foundation Year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
Start date
September 2023
Degree Type
BSc (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full time) and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
New for 2023: £2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Study Abroad
This course has the option of studying abroad as part of your degree in your second semester of second year.
With Roehampton Abroad scholarships of up to £1,000 and Turing Scheme funding available, you could spend a semester at one of our partner universities across the globe, with destinations including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.
Find out more about where your degree could take you here.
Why this course
This programme is accredited (subject to approval) by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) - a global professional body for those who work in the financial and investment profession.
You will benefit from placement and career development offered by Roehampton.
You will have access to real-live trading information, financial and economic news in our Bloomberg Trading room.
You can choose to undertake an optional one-year placement to help cement your learning.
You will have access to Reuters Market Data System (RMDS) which is used by investors and traders across the world.
Skills
On this programme you will gain the practical and transferable skills needed to solve real-world problems, addressing important social issues and policy questions.
Through testing your understanding of theory with real-world examples, you will gain invaluable experience for your future career.
Tailoring your learning
In Years 2 and 3, you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your own interests.
Year One
In your first year you will gain a strong grounding in the principles of economics and their application to real-world problems.
Year Two
In your second year, you will study economic theory and applications, and apply economic reasoning to specialist topics.
You will develop a strong understanding of mircoeconomics, the study of individuals and business decisions, and macroeconomics, which looks at the decisions of countries and governments.
You will also learn to use quantitative skills in the identification and analysis of economic problems.
Year Three
In your third year, you will learn to apply economic reasoning to applied topics in economics, tailoring your expertise to your personal interests and career aspirations.
You will discuss, analyse, and evaluate policy to assess the performance of national economies and of the global economy.
How you'll learn
You will be taught about the different methods of reasoning and tools used by economists to tackle issues and problems of economic policy, and develop the skills needed for interpreting real world economic events.
You will learn to source information and perform portfolio analysis.
With access to real-live trading information, financial and economic news in our Bloomberg Trading room, as well as the Reuters Market Data System, you will be using the same tools as industry professionals, ensuring that when you graduate you have the key skills required for a job in industry.
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Career options
This degree will prepare you for a career as an economist in financial institutions and banking, business management, consulting, commerce, the public sector, and voluntary organisations.
Currently, economists are in high demand in both the private and public sectors, with some going on to become skilled managers, researchers, analysts, and strategists.
According to UCAS, 96% of economics graduates who are in work or further study can expect to be earning around 26k in their first role.
Graduates may also choose to progress on to postgraduate study.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
You can now apply for any programme for any entry point in 2023.
- Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
- International students – apply using our direct application form.
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Tuition fees and funding
September 2023 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
September 2023 funding
Entry tariff
Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing or visit our Clearing page
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
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