Economics BSc (Hons)

A Brighton Economics degree prepares you for varied and rewarding career paths, including roles in economic analysis, policy development, financial services, consulting and government agencies. <br/><br/>In the National Student Survey 2025, Economics at Brighton ranked: <br/>- 1st in the UK for teaching <br/><br/><br/>- 1st in the UK for academic support. <br/><br/><br/>Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement following year two. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates go on to work in a variety of roles including at investment banks, commercial banks, accountancy firms, building societies and insurance companies. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Explore modern and critical approaches to learning about economics, informed by economists around the world, and learn how to use and analyse data – a proficiency expected in graduate jobs. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Economics at Brighton is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects – Complete University Guide 2026. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get hands-on from year one via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the world. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose to specialise in data science or finance, with that subject added to your degree title. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year and apply your learning to a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and KPMG. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with our highly skilled team of economists and guest traders who bring a wealth of real-world experience and case studies into the classroom. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The University of Brighton is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Economics</strong><br/>Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active financial hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. This environment offers our economics students lots of opportunities for networking and placements as well as real-world economic and policy insights close to campus. <br/><br/>Named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.