Economics and Social Policy

Overview

This Economics and Social Policy programme at Birkbeck, University of London  will help you to address important issues such as:

• What explains the massive differences in prosperity across the globe, both between countries and between individuals within countries?
• How do different economic systems affect these outcomes?
• What is the role of government and other power structures in affecting economic and social outcomes?
• How do political systems differ across the world?
• What role do gender and race play in economic, political and social systems?

We will provide you with a rigorous training in economics and a broad understanding of social policy and politics. As you make progress through the course, you will be able to choose greater specialisation in economics or other disciplines as you wish.

Careers

Graduates can pursue career paths in banking and finance, education and social services, or research and analysis. Possible professions include:

• social research officer
• local government officer
• economist
• statistician.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.