Economics (with Placement) (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

### Where theory meets real-world decision making

Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. If you’re passionate about Economics but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for one of our Economics degrees, this course is for you.

The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education while building the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to succeed. In just one year, we’ll help you develop a strong academic foundation and prepare you to take on one of our Economics degrees.

We’ve designed the Foundation Year to give you a well-rounded start, with opportunities to explore your chosen discipline, develop your academic and professional communication skills, and consider contemporary issues. You’ll also work collaboratively on real-world projects, building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in your future studies and career.

### Your next step - the degree

At LSBU you’ll study the real-world impact of economic practice and theory, in facilities built to mirror the varied and exciting working environments you’ll find in your future career. You’ll manage markets in real time in our fully functional Bloomberg Suite, make data come to life using Stata technology and learn to *really* use Excel.

From questioning fundamental economic concepts by reviewing country or industry case studies to developing economic models to forecast what the future holds, you’ll be applying economics from the first day you set foot onto our campus. This is where you’ll find a high-quality, academically excellent education, in a friendly and supportive environment, right in the heart of central London.

You’ll learn from academics and practicing economists who are working at the forefront of our economic development, research and teaching. Through their guidance you’ll build a solid understanding of key economic principles, while also exploring more abstract concepts such as the psychology behind economics. Many of our academics are actively involved in the field, regularly writing and publishing papers and books exploring their work further, all of which ensures you get the most up-to-date and impactful economic education.

Our location will expose you to people, cultures and ideas from all over the world, helping you become a successful and socially aware economic professional. You’ll study a broad curriculum grounded in the fundamentals of economic practice, while also exploring how the environment and conservation, global health, immigration and competition in the big tech sector, effect the stability of financial markets. This will equip you with a toolkit that’s equal parts critical thinking, data analysis and strategic insight, making you an invaluable part of any company.

Past students have undertaken placements with PwC and the Metropolitan Police in their Economics Fraud Division. Our graduates have gone to secure positions with companies that include, Warner Brothers Discovery, BNP Paribas CIB, Hitachi Global and Venture Capital, in roles like Business Analyst, Venture Capital Analyst, Capital Markets Analysis and Management Consultant.

Start an exciting journey where you will explore economic ideas, schools of thought and historical events which have led the world economy to where it is today. Our curriculum is

informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries, helping you become an educated, passionate and competitive graduate who will be successful in any number of career paths.

*“The thing I like most about my course was how it shifted the way that I think analytically, by presenting me with intriguing assessments and by making use of the interesting conversations I have had with lecturers about different topics related to my studies or even other fields.” Devid, Economics Alumni*

Start your journey. Apply today.