Economics University of Warwick

Overview

The Economics degree at the University of Warwick focuses on research-led teaching and so we will expose you to research from the very start.

Key Facts

Economics is the study of choice, investigating the decisions of consumers and corporations, groups and governments, networks and nations. It plays a part in every aspect of modern life, using scientific methods to develop theoretical models of behaviour and testing intuition with empirical analysis of markets, institutions and public policy. Our teaching is research-led, meaning you will be learning from some of the world’s leading researchers in their field.

The flexible degree structure means that you can choose from many optional modules either from within or outside of the Economics Department. These optional modules might include ones taken from: Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business and Languages.

Study abroad

We currently offer an exciting range of opportunities for you to spend a year abroadLink opens in a new window as the Department and University partner with various institutions internationally. In recent years, we have partnered with European institutions in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. Information on studying abroad and locations of study will be given to you at the application stage.

If you are successful in gaining a Study Abroad placement, your degree programme will become a four-year programme and, given that you pass sufficient modules whilst abroad, the title of your course changes to add the suffix 'with Study Abroad' to the existing title (e.g. 'BSc Economics with Study Abroad').

Students may be eligible to apply for funding through the Turing Scheme offered by the Student Mobility team. Details are provided when applying for this opportunity in your second year of study.

You will only pay 15% of your usual student fees to the University of Warwick while studying abroad. You may be required to pay some additional costs to your host institution. You will have to pay for your travel to and from the university, your accommodation while living in the country, and living expenses. All students are strongly advised to take travel and health insurance for the duration of their stay abroad as the University's travel policy covers students for emergencies only. Student visa holders will be required to pay for their visa extension and a fourth year of the Immigration Health Surcharge.