BSc Economics

Duration: 3 years

Awarding Body:
University of London (External Programme)

Admission Requirement:
A Levels or equivalent or
Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades

Is this programme for me?
This degree is for you if you wish to pursue a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance or government.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economics, sociology and human geography subjects whose literature demonstrates key links with the process of development.
Programme structure
The degree consists of 12 units when taken through the Standard Route and 9 units through the Graduate Entry Route.
Prestige and career progression
The programme has been developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. This degree will not only prepare you for a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance or government, but also a range of related careers such as accountancy, banking, and managerial jobs.

Structure and Syllabus
You will be required to make a serious attempt in the examination for 12 units on the Standard Route of the degree. On the Graduate Entry Route you must take and pass 9 full units. You can take the Foundation and Further units in any order, provided you satisfy any prerequisites (units which you must have already passed). Prerequisites are shown in italic text in brackets. Most students, however, would normally take the Foundation units first because, as their name suggests, they are the 'building blocks' – the foundation – for the units that follow.
Please note: the following unit information sheets are in pdf format.

Summary of key dates