BScEcon (Hons) Business Economics with a Professional Placement Year in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

This program provides comprehensive training in the fundamental theories, concepts, principles, and methods of key economic disciplines: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative analysis. You'll gain insight into the UK economy's functioning and learn to apply this understanding across diverse scenarios. The curriculum exposes students to the full spectrum of economic study while allowing specialization in fields like industrial economics, economic history, labor economics, and international economics. As economics relies heavily on quantitative methods, certain modules incorporate mathematical components, with some being highly technical. The professional placement year delivers essential business management training, combining theory and practice to prepare graduates for leadership roles across industries and organizational functions.

Career opportunities - Our business programs develop versatile skills highly sought after by employers in both private and public sectors. For the 2015/16 academic year, 92% of our School's graduates available for employment secured jobs or pursued further education within six months of completing their studies. Beyond the university's central career support, students receive specialized guidance from our on-campus Careers and Placements team for securing internships, employment, and industry-specific advice.

4-year program, Full-time
Includes placement year