Economics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

The Economics (Hons) course from Lancaster University begins by introducing the foundational principles of economic theory. The analytical skills you gain will then be connected with insights from other social sciences, such as politics, international relations, sociology and history. This flexible degree is designed to allow you to take the skills you will learn and apply them to multiple careers.

You will cover the fundamentals of economic theory and practice, and as your degree progresses and you discover more about both the subject and yourself, you can flex this course in ways that speak to your changing interests and strengths. This flexibility means you play a major part in building the degree you want and might lead you to study themes such as:

• Growth and development
• Economic inequality
• Global macroeconomics and policy
• Labour and health economics

This course weaves theory and evidence into policy analysis. This allows you to understand fundamental issues and topical concerns. In the BA in Economics, we give students a broader appreciation of key issues in society by combining economic analysis with insights from the other social sciences.

Career opportunities:

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics provides graduates with a solid foundation in economic theory, data analysis, and critical thinking. This versatile degree enables them to pursue careers across various fields. The sectors our BA Economics graduates typically enter include finance and banking, business and management, consulting and government. Recent graduates have joined organisations including:

• Schroders

• Mercer

• Allianz Commercial

• Bank of Ireland

• EY

Many of our graduates have secured places on postgraduate courses at top institutions and subsequently pursued specialised careers as economists, including roles at the Bank of Ireland, the Government Economics Service, and within academia.

Our award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students including:

• Embedded careers education throughout the degree

• Careers information, advice and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches

• Weekly workshops on key employability skills

• Exposure to international career options and networks

• Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni

• Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships

• Lifelong access to all LUMS Careers services

Lancaster University is dedicated to helping you earn a highly respected degree while equipping you with essential life and professional skills.