BAEcon Economics and Philosophy

The BA in Economics and Philosophy course will see you discover what drives economic systems.

You will acquire the skills to model and quantify these systems - skills that are particularly relevant for professional economist, but are also keenly sought by a wide range of employers.

Taught by experts from one of the largest economics departments in the UK, you'll benefit from research-led teaching and have a variety of course units to choose from depending on your interests, including:

quantitative options, such as econometrics, operational research, and mathematical economics;
course units with a real-world focus, such as management, business, development, microeconomics, and macroeconomics;
Course units from the broader social sciences, such as in politics and sociology.
By studying philosophy, you will develop your own responses to the fundamental questions and become familiar with ongoing debates. You will acquire highly transferable skills of analytical and critical thinking, reasoned argument and clear, systematic expressions of ideas.

Economics with philosophy, finance, politics and sociology all share a common first year. After your first year, you may apply to switch to a different pathway.