BScEconomics
A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyse in-depth how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across industry, and also provide an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs.
- Entry requirements
- ABB
- English language requirements
- An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component.
- Tuition fees
- £20,800 / ¥187,200
Course Content
Year 1
- Principles of Economics
- Communicating Economics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistical Methods
- Financial Institutions and Markets
Year 2
- Economic Growth
- Game Theory
- Microeconomics of Markets
- Industrial Organisation
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
Year 3
- Applied Econometrics
Students will be able to choose additional modules from a range which may include:
- Contemporary Economic Issues (20 credits)
- Environmental Economics (20 credits)
- Economic History (20 credits)
- International Economics (20 credits)
- Economics of Networks and Institutions (20 credits)
- Public Economics (20 credits)
- Economics Dissertation (20 credits)
- Labour Economics (20 credits)
Related courses
- Economics and Accounting
- 3 years (LN14)
- Economics with Finance
- 3 years (LN13)
Applications open
Why Queen's
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
World-class Facilities
You will have access to Bloomberg terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room, giving students the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to prepare them for a career in the financial services sector.
Students will also have access to specialist mathematical and statistical training and software, giving them the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to prepare them for careers in economics and business analytics.
Industry Links
Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes, scholarships and internships from leading companies, such as the Shaw Memorial Prize for best performing second-year student in BSc Economics, and the KPMG Prize for the best graduate in the BSc Economics degree.
Student Experience
Students can join the Economics Society, a student-run organisation which aims to educate its members on the use of Economics in practice through guest speakers, field trips abroad and educational seminars.
Study Abroad
The Study USA programme provides students with the funded opportunity to study for a year in a US university.
Careers/further study
Those pursuing a career in Economics should enjoy working with numbers and dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information as they attempt to understand and provide solutions to problems. They should also be effective communicators and work well with people. Economists must be prepared to take on challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic business environment. Many of the skills that students will acquire during their studies at Queen’s will be of great value in a range of different career and life situations. Core transferable skills include the ability to learn independently, problem solve,understand and interpret very sophisticated economic and financial information, and work productively as part of a team.
The skillset of an Economics graduate is highly sought after by employers, in the public and private sectors. In recent years, students have secured positions in economic analysis and appraisal with a range of government and other public sector organisations, specialist careers in banking and investment appraisal, as well as more generalist positions in economic consulting.
Typical career destinations
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Economic Consulting
- Accountancy
- Managers and Administrators in areas such as market research, advertising, sales and personnel
- Education, health or government departments
Graduate employers include:
- PwC
- EY
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- BDO
- Ulster Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- First Trust
- Northern Ireland Civil Service
- Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- BBC
- National Trust
“For many years Oxford Economics has recruited students from Queen’s Economics degree, both for industrial placement and graduate positions. The course equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to hit the ground running in the workplace.” David Moore, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics, Northern Ireland.
