Economics (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry) BSc (Hons)

**Economics at Greenwich aims to provide you with the intellectual abilities and analytical tools to understand, analyse and act upon the most challenging issues of our time.**<br/><br/>We believe economics must help to build and more equitably share prosperity, create meaningful employment, and ensure the transition to a carbon-neutral future. We have responded to calls from students and industry alike to change the way we do economics: we are a national leader in applied real-world economics that learns from history and embraces diversity.<br/><br/>Our BSc Economics degree gives you the option to specialise in finance after your first year, or you can continue in the standard degree programme.<br/><br/>In your time with us you will gain the knowledge and skills essential for either graduate employment or post-graduate study. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in industry, finance, the civil service, NGOs, research and education.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your data-handling skills through free Reuter Certification and OANDA trading platforms.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from academics with extensive research experience and industry connections. This ensures you are exposed to the latest economic theories and their practical applications.<br/><br/><br/>- Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for diverse career paths in economics, finance, banking, and other sectors.<br/><br/><br/>- Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.<br/>

Ranked 4th in the UK for teaching quality (UniCompare, 2024), the University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community. <br/><br/>With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you’ll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.<br/><br/>Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.<br/><br/>Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it’s a lively place to be.<br/><br/>Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There’s a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes. <br/><br/>There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme. <br/><br/>Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.