Economics (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Why study  Economics (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) from  Bournemouth University ?

• Learn from expert specialist lecturers, and professors in the Business School, who actively lead research that is applied and discussed in lectures

• Gain critical industry-relevant skills and competencies, such as statistics, econometrics, and applied research, to enhance your employability in public and private organisations

• Grow your professional network and increase your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement with our partners in Accounting, Finance & Economics businesses

• Take opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions

• Study Economics at BU and venture into one of the most well-paid professions, second only to medicine (source IFS-BBC)

• Graduates work as economic and financial or data analysts, accountants, and executives for companies such as Adidas UK Ltd, Apple, BMW Financial Services and British Airways - and 94% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

Career opportunities:

A degree in economics lends itself to various career options and the skills you will acquire while studying this subject – such as business and strategic management, marketing, and communication skills – will help you get ahead in a range of sectors, particularly finance, business, marketing and IT.

The breadth of your learning means this course can open up a wide variety of opportunities.

Among the jobs you can take on after graduation are:

• Management accountant

• Political risk analyst

• Financial Executive/Advisor

• Business Development Adviser

• Data Analyst

• Research Economist

• Investment Banker.

Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)