Economics and Management with Placement Year

Economics and Management is a degree for people who want to understand both the big picture of how economies function and the detail of how organisations are run within them. Economics provides the analytical framework for understanding markets, incentives, growth, and the behaviour of firms and consumers. Management brings in the knowledge of how organisations make decisions, allocate resources, motivate people, and compete.

Together, they prepare you to think clearly about complex business and economic questions and to operate effectively in managerial and analytical roles.

At Brunel University London, this four-year, full-time programme includes a placement year, giving you the opportunity to spend a full year in a professional environment applying what you have learned before completing your final year of study. The programme also includes a foundation year, which provides a thorough introduction to the concepts and skills that underpin both disciplines, making it a strong route for students who want additional academic preparation before entering the main degree. Throughout, you will develop your understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside the core functions of management, including strategy, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour.

Brunel's strong industry connections and emphasis on graduate employability mean the programme is designed with careers firmly in mind. The placement year is a particularly valuable feature, allowing you to build professional experience and networks that are difficult to acquire through academic study alone. Graduates go on to careers in management consulting, financial services, business analysis, marketing, operations, public policy, and general management across a wide range of sectors.

Many continue to postgraduate study in business, economics, or finance, building further on the foundation the undergraduate degree provides.