Program Overview

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Economics BSc Honours

Gain a practical economics education led by expert faculty, strong industry connections and excellent employability prospects.

Course Overview

This course offers a practical, business-oriented economics education, equipping you with the skills and experience to pursue careers in government, finance, business, and beyond.

Why Study Economics BSc Honours at Middlesex?

• In-demand skillset: Develop expertise in economic analysis, macroeconomics, microeconomics, data analysis, computational skills.
• Real-world impact: Apply economic theory to real business and economic challenges, with a focus on data analysis, strategic thinking, and economic decision-making.
• Expert Faculty: Learn from industry experts with specialisations in behavioural economics, econometrics, and policy-related areas, supported by excellent tutors.
• Industry Exposure: Gain invaluable work experience through placements, internships, whilst learning from leading economists and industry professionals.
• Global Opportunities: Access international study options and work placements, preparing you for careers in government, the private sector, and voluntary organisations.

3 Great Reasons to Pick This Course

• Excellent graduate prospects: Our graduates work at prestigious organisations, including GSA Capital, Handelsbanken, JP Morgan and KPMG.
• 93% of Economics students were positive about the teaching on their course (NSS, 2024).
• State-of-the-art facilities: Access financial and data-analytic software commonly used in the workplace in our excellent Financial Markets Lab.

About Your Course

This course equips you with a strong theoretical and practical training in economics. Choose the 3-year programme, 3-year programme with work experience, or 4-year programme with year-long work placement.

Year 1 Overview

The first year covers a range of modules aimed at providing you with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental economic principles, their applications, statistical analysis, and quantitative techniques.

Year 2 Overview

The second year builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in the first year and delves deeper into the field of economics with specialised modules in micro- and macroeconomics. It also covers more advanced statistical (econometrics) and quantitative skills.

Year 3 Overview

In the third year, you'll delve into more specialised and advanced areas of the field, especially in macroeconomics and econometrics. In combination with our range of optional modules, the third-year modules will provide you with advanced knowledge and analytical skills in specific areas of economics, enabling you to specialise in your areas of interest.

Facilities and Support

• Economics facilities: As an Economics student at Middlesex University you'll be trained to use a range of industry-standard software, all provided for you on campus.
• Access financial and data-analytic software such as Bloomberg, Datastream, Sage and more.
• State-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab.

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching methods: You will gain knowledge and understanding through guided reading of textbooks, academic journals, computer software, in-class exercises, labs, workshops and seminars.
• Teaching vs independent learning: Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and exams.
• Timetable: Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: UCAS points, A Levels, BTEC, Access requirements.
• Mature students (over 21): We welcome applications from mature candidates, including those without formal qualifications, provided you can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.
• Academic credit: If you have a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three.

Careers

• How can the BSc Economics support your career?: A degree in Economics opens doors to a wide range of highly sought-after career opportunities across both the private and public sectors.
• Graduate prospects: Our graduates work at prestigious organisations, including GSA Capital, Handelsbanken, JP Morgan and KPMG.
• Secure your graduate job with MDXworks: Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Fees and Funding

• Fees: The fees below are for the 2026/27 academic year.
• UK students: Full-time: £9,535, Part-time: £79 per taught credit.
• International students: Full-time students: TBC, Part-time students: TBC.
• No additional costs: The following study tools are included in your fees.
• Scholarships and bursaries: To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students.

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