Economics

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, macroeconomics, econometrics, and mathematical economics, developing both the theoretical foundations and the quantitative skills that modern economics requires.

The programme is explicitly oriented towards graduate employability, equipping you to compete effectively in a demanding job market. Birkbeck's location in central London, close to financial institutions, policy bodies, and research organisations, gives the degree a professional context that enhances its practical relevance.

You will develop skills in economic modelling, data analysis, statistical reasoning, and economic writing, all of which are directly applicable in professional settings that require quantitative thinking and evidence-based argument.

Graduates go on to careers in financial services, economic consultancy, the civil service, international organisations, data analysis, business, and policy. The degree is also a strong foundation for postgraduate study in economics, finance, or public policy.