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

The Brunel Economics BScÊis designed to give you a solid understanding of economic theory, statistics, econometrics and finance as well as the practical and transferable skills needed to apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

YouÕll learn how markets operate from microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives and how trade and business priorities shape the ways societies function.Ê Special attention will be given to financial marketins and the banking sector, as well as an introduction to accounting.

Further, youÕll develop the analytical, quantitative, statistical and computing skills used to predict how societies, governments, businesses and households will respond to events, trends and market behaviour.

You will study statistics and econometrics and develop skills in data presentation, analysis and modelling.Ê This training will use analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions such as SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters and STATA.

We offer two study options. You can choose three years full-time or four years full-time with a one-year professional placement between years two and three that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment.

You can tailor the final year of your course to specialise in an area of particular interest.

Careers and your future

Our aim is to teach you Ôemployable knowledgeÕ, which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate.Ê Therefore, youÕll be well prepared for work, especially if you undertake a work placement. Securing economics and finance degree jobs is highly competitive so weÕll support you to gain a strong foundation in the skills employers are looking for.Ê We offer opportunities within the Department of Economics and Finance as well as through the UniversityÕs Professional Development Centre (PDC) to help you build skills and experience.Ê

Our graduates are employed in many fields, with roles at NatWest (Financing Futures), PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG, the Treasury and Bank of England. Within industry, graduates are working at businesses like BP, Xerox and Marks and Spencer.