BSc (Econ) (Hons) Economics in Portsmouth United Kingdom | University of Portsmouth

Economics goes beyond just numbers. By studying economics, you gain valuable tools to comprehend how our world functions. This understanding empowers you to make meaningful changes.

Through current data from institutions like HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of England, and the UK Government's budget, you'll develop skills to analyze numerical information and interpret social challenges. These analytical abilities prove valuable not just in economics, but across various professions where data informs decisions.

You'll master essential economic principles using up-to-date information from leading financial institutions and government sources. Additionally, you'll acquire transferable skills applicable to careers outside the financial sector.

Your studies will cover:

• Techniques for using data to explain complex financial, ethical, and social matters
• Methods for constructing persuasive arguments
• How economic principles shape decisions across diverse areas - from individual behavior to environmental concerns, investments, and government policies

During your second or third year, you can apply your learning through optional paid placements. Past students have gained experience at prestigious organizations including the Office for National Statistics, Amazon, and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.
4-year program with optional work placement available.