BSc Economics

Programme Code: L100 BSc/E
Start of programme: September
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
The Department of Economics is one of the country's leading departments specialising in political economy and heterodox approaches to economics as well as in the economics of development. Research and teaching is pursued on a variety of topics and is unique in its depth and range of regional and specialised coverage including topics from contemporary banking and finance the economics of the environment, gender economics, global economic theory, as well as the economic development of a variety of regions from Japan to the Middle East. BSc Economics at SOAS University of London will provide you with training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods that will enable you to pursue a successful career in an economics-related profession or to go on to postgraduate work. Moreover, the SOAS Economics Department is distinctive in offering a pluralist and critical approach to economic theory, policy and real applications.
Why study Economics at SOAS?
we offer the broadest portfolio of modules on economics and political economy
our unrivalled focus in the study of developing and emerging economies provides you with a more critical approach to economic theory
our academic staff are specialists within an unparalleled range of emerging and developing economies, and a broad spectrum of theory and policy debates
theoretical concepts and debates are expertly applied to real issues within the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as in the global economy and interdependencies therein
you will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our Open Options modules to take advantage of the expertise of our other departments, including the opportunity to learn a language
we are specialists in the delivery of languages. Your command of a language from SOAS will set you apart from graduates of other universities
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