Program Overview
The Economics BA (Hons) at the University of Sussex is a 3-year program emphasizing practical economics and policy analysis. Students develop analytical and problem-solving skills through a combination of coursework and optional experiences like study abroad and professional placements, preparing them for careers in fields such as finance, government, and consulting. The program offers tailored specializations, including data coding, climate change economics, and financial economics. Students benefit from the university's prestigious Business School accreditation and extensive career support network.
Program Outline
Economics BA (Hons) - University of Sussex
Degree Overview:
This 3-year full-time program focuses on the practice of economics and policy analysis to understand growth and equality issues. The program emphasizes applied statistical techniques and their application to economic questions, covering topics like behavioral economics and econometrics. Students can tailor their degree by choosing from a range of specialist options, including:
- Data coding and visualization
- Climate change economics
- Education economics
- Financial economics
- Development economics The program also offers opportunities for studying abroad or completing a professional placement year. Students benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who provides support with academic study skills.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Core Modules:
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
- Introduction to Statistics
- Macroeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 1
- Electives: Students choose two electives from other subjects to complement their main subject.
Year 2:
- Core Modules:
- Introduction to Econometrics (level 5)
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Options: Students choose options to broaden their horizons and tailor their course to their interests. Options include:
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics
- Data Coding & Visualisation
- Environmental Economics
- Global Economic History
- Electives: Students choose one elective from other subjects.
Year 3:
- Core Modules:
- Topics in Growth and Inequality
- Behavioural Economics
- Options: Students choose options to further specialize their studies. Options include:
- Applied Econometrics
- Climate Change Economics
- Economics of European Integration
- Economics of Public Policy
- Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour
- Financial Economics
- Industrial Organization
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Applied Economics Dissertation
- Economics and Data Science
- Economics of Crime
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Gender and the Family
- Economics of Sports
- The British Economy in the Twentieth Century
- The Economics of Development
Optional Experiences:
- Study Abroad: Students can apply to study abroad for a semester or year, gaining an international perspective and enhancing their career prospects.
- Professional Placement: Students can apply for an optional placement year to gain practical experience and increase their employability.
Careers:
The program equips students with communication, analytical, and numeracy skills, preparing them for graduate jobs in various sectors, including:
- Civil Service
- Banks
- Consultancies
- Insurance firms
- Accounting firms Students benefit from the University of Sussex Business School's extensive career support and business connections, including mentoring, networking, guest lectures, and workplace skills development. The Business School also houses the UK Trade Policy Observatory, a leading voice in analyzing the UK's trading future, and the Bloomberg Lab, providing access to real-time data.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for exemption from some professional examinations.
- The program is offered by the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
- Students have access to the Careers and Entrepreneurship team for part-time work opportunities.
- The program is rated Silver by the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) for its high-quality student experience and outcomes.
