Economics

About this course

Economics is the discipline that studies how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions about the allocation of scarce resources, and what the consequences of those decisions are for prices, incomes, employment, and welfare. It combines theoretical reasoning with empirical analysis, using mathematical and statistical tools to test ideas against real-world data and to evaluate the effects of policy. A rigorous economics degree develops a precise, evidence-based way of thinking that is highly transferable across a wide range of careers. At Birkbeck College in London, the BSc in Economics is designed to provide a technically demanding but practically oriented education in the discipline. Birkbeck has a long tradition of accessible higher education for students who are working or have other commitments, and the programme is structured accordingly. You will study microeconomics, macr

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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