Program Overview

BA (Hons) Economics

Overview

This degree offers rigorous training in economic theory with real-world applications. It will help you develop your own perspective to stand out from the crowd.

Why Study BA Economics at Goldsmiths

• This degree is unique because it presents a pluralist view of the economy. We provide formal and rigorous training in economics and its different schools of thought, giving you a comprehensive perspective.
• We’ll help you develop your own perspective on the economy, which will make you stand out from the crowd.
• You’ll learn to evaluate arguments and evidence from different sources, as well as use different theories and concepts together with quantitative methods, to formulate and address questions about crucial real-world problems.
• Our graduates start careers in a wide range of jobs including in consultancy, finance, data analysis, government, and creative industries.
• Through the Turing Scheme, you can spend half of your third year at a university in Europe. You'll experience a different culture and academic environment, and you'll have the option of learning or improving a foreign language.
• You’ll be part of the Institute of Management Studies, which is highly interdisciplinary and has academics researching not only in economics and political economy, but also in consumer theory, management, business psychology, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
• We focus our teaching efforts on a small cohort of students per year. By doing so, we give you the opportunity to interact a lot with lecturers and other students.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: BBB
• BTEC: DDM
• IB: 33 points overall with three HL subjects at 655
• Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
• Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)
• European Baccalaureate: 75%
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

Alternative Qualifications

We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.

International Qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

English Language Requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme.

Fees and Funding

Annual Tuition Fees

• Home - full-time: £9535
• International - full-time: £20650

Funding Opportunities

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries, and our careers service can also offer advice on finding work during your studies.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying.

What You'll Study

Year 1 (credit level 4)

• Introductory Economics (30 credits)
• Economic Reasoning (15 credits)
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Economy (15 credits)
• Mathematics for Economics and Business (30 credits)
• Identity, Agency & Environment 1 (15 credits)
• Identity, Agency & Environment 2 (15 credits)

Year 2 (credit level 5)

• Intermediate Microeconomics (15 credits)
• Intermediate Macroeconomics (15 credits)
• Quantitative Economics (15 credits)
• Applied Quantitative Economics (15 credits)
• History of Economic Ideas (15 credits)
• Economic History (15 credits)
• My Career Strategy (15 credits) or The Goldsmiths Project (15 credits)
• Optional module (15 credits)

Year 3 (credit level 6)

• International Economics (15 credits)
• Public Economics (15 credits)
• Communications and Presentation Skills (15 credits)
• Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour (15 credits)
• Optional modules (60 credits)

Teaching Style

This programme is taught through scheduled learning - a mixture of lectures, seminars and computer labs. You’ll also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.

Careers

We have a dedicated member of staff who supports and guides students with employability, preparing for job searches and mentoring activities.

Our well-rounded students go into a wide range of roles across different industries – traditional economist roles such as finance, investment banking, the civil service, development agencies and economic consulting, but also some that go on to diverse employers such as Warner Music Group, The Ministry for Justice, marketing agencies and even starting their own business.

Facilities

We are proud to be associated with the Goldsmiths’ Library of Economic Literature, which is the main collection in Economics literature in Senate House Library.

Research

The Institute of Management Studies is highly interdisciplinary and has academics researching not only in Economics and Political Economy, but also in Consumer Theory, Management, Business Psychology, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.