Economics Keele University

Overview

The Economics B.A. (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive exploration of how individuals, businesses, and governments interact within global markets. Students develop the critical skills necessary to evaluate diverse economic environments and design effective policies that drive positive societal outcomes. This programme combines theoretical rigour with practical application to prepare graduates for the complexities of the modern financial world.

Why Economics at Keele University?

• Study within the Keele Business School, a hub for innovation where students work alongside active commercial organisations.
• Benefit from the Professional and Academic Development Programme, designed to enhance your employability and entrepreneurial mindset throughout your degree.
• Access industry-standard technology, including the Bloomberg Financial Lab, to analyse real-time global economic data and news.
• Customise your degree with opportunities for a work placement year, an international study year, or a dedicated entrepreneurship year.
• Keele University holds a Double Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting a commitment to high-quality education and student outcomes.

Careers with Economics

Graduates of this programme are equipped for diverse roles in finance, banking, and consultancy. The curriculum develops high-level capabilities in impact analysis, investment management, and empirical research, which are highly sought after by major global employers. You will graduate with a professional portfolio that demonstrates your unique strengths to potential investors and recruiters.

Recent graduates have secured positions at prestigious organisations, including:

• The Government Economic Service
• Office for National Statistics
• Barclays, HSBC, and Santander
• Ernst and Young
• The NHS
• National and local government departments