Economics
Economics is one of the most analytically powerful disciplines in the social sciences, concerned with how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions when resources are scarce and with the consequences those decisions have for markets, institutions, and human wellbeing. It combines the rigour of formal mathematical modelling with empirical investigation of real-world economic behaviour, developing both quantitative skills and an analytical framework that is applicable to a remarkably wide range of problems.
At City St George's, University of London you will follow this three-year programme in one of the world's leading financial and business centres, giving your economic education a context that is itself a continuous demonstration of the discipline's relevance. You will study economic theory and learn to apply it to real-world political and social issues, building on your mathematical and statistical foundations to develop the highly desirable quantitative, statistical, and analytical skills that employers across economics, business, and finance value. The programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement, giving you substantial professional and international experience alongside the academic rigour of a strong economics education.
Economics graduates from this programme are well prepared for careers in financial services, investment banking, management consultancy, central banking and regulatory agencies, government economic departments, international development organisations, market research, and a growing range of data-intensive roles in technology and business. The London location provides direct access to one of the world's most concentrated clusters of economic and financial activity, strengthening both your professional network and the relevance of your academic study. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in economics, finance, public policy, or data science, developing their quantitative and analytical skills for specialist research or professional practice careers.