Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Economics] From University of Portsmouth

On thisÊ degree course offered at University of Portsmouth, you'll:

• Grapple with economic issues both at home and globally
• Build a strong foundation in economic theory, and use it to develop your analytical, financial and research skills
• Learn from active researchers, whose expertise on topics such as monetary policy and behavioural economics has helped shape our society and the economy
• Use the same software as professional economists
• Track real-time financial and trade data using our Bloomberg suite Ð you'll receive the Bloomberg Certificate when you graduate to demonstrate your ability to employers
• Study at a university ranked in the top 15 in the country for Economics in the Guardian university guide 2018 league table
• Learn to apply your economic knowledge to inform decisions and tackle challenges in your career
• Have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities

This degree shares some elements from several other business courses. This gives you the flexibility to transfer to another course if you develop an interest in a different subject area.

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Previous students have completed placements at:

• Government Economic Service
• Bank of England
• Department of Energy and Climate Change
• IBM
• Amazon
• BMW

YouÕll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

Armed with expert economic skills and knowledge, youÕll be set to take on careers in the business and government sectors as well as economic consultancy or policy analysis.

Previous graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

• Microsoft
• Zurich
• KPMH
• The Office for Budget Responsibility

Roles the graduates have taken on include:

• financial analyst
• account manager
• trader in financial assets
• purchasing and acquisitions officer
• graduate econometrician

You can also continue your studies to postgraduate or PhD level.

You'll receive help and support from our Employability and Careers service throughout your studies, and for 5 years after you graduate.