Introduction
Key information
Start date: October 2021
BSc (Hons) UCAS: L100 3 years
BSc (Hons) UCAS: L102 4 years with foundation year
BSc (Hons) UCAS: L101 4 years with professional training
BSc (Hons) UCAS: L103 5 years with foundation year and professional training
Why choose this course
On our BSc (Hons) Economics course you will acquire skills highly sought-after in today’s challenging economic environment, as private and public organisations strive to solve increasingly complex problems.
Our teaching is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. All academics within our School of Economics are research-active and some are advisers to world-renowned organisations.
We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 by subject.
What you will study
On our BSc (Hons) Economics course, you’ll study the economic behaviour of individuals, firms and governments, which together make up our society. You’ll analyse in detail the separate activity of these components. You’ll also study how they interact with one another, both at a national and at an international level.
You will develop a wide variety of specialist skills and examine a range of topical questions that are central to modern economies.
"I think the university has really allowed me to grow in confidence, meet great people, gain real-life work experience and develop great skills.” Richard Banbrook, student
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Economic decisions are at the heart of every society, shaping the future of individuals, organisations, regions and nations. This hints at the variety of careers available to economists and the range of skills you can expect to develop by studying one of our courses.
Our graduates are highly successful in securing quality jobs. Our economics courses are ranked 4th by ‘value-added’ in The Economist’s British University Rankings 2017.
The problem-solving nature of the subject, the highly relevant and applied focus of our courses, and the potential for the experience you can gain from your Professional Training placement are all appealing to employers.
Recent graduates from our School of Economics have entered roles such as:
Consultant, Ernst & Young
Analyst, Bank of England
Financial Crime Associate, Deloitte
Assistant Economist, Home Office
Data Analyst, Nexmo
Technical Business Analyst, Acturis Ltd
Telecom Analyst, Efftel
Entry requirements
A-level
Overall
BSc (Hons): ABB
BSc (Hons) with foundation year: CCD
Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade A (7) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Fees
The annual tuition fees for courses starting in October 2021
UK: £9,250
Overseas: £18,500
Placements
You have the option to complete a Professional Training placement as part of this course. This will give you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, helping to prepare you for your future career.
A significant proportion of placement students at Surrey are offered graduate-level jobs or go onto postgraduate study.
Economics placements
Our Professional Training placements offer you the opportunity to put your skills and understanding of economics into practice. You’ll be able to gain invaluable experience for your future career.
Placements are available in a range of organisations, including large corporations, city institutions and government departments.
Some examples of organisations that students have worked with include:
Bank of England
Ericsson
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The Walt Disney Company
Reckitt Benckiser
Menzies LLP
Morgan Stanley
"I would highly recommend completing a placement year. It helps you understand what work life is like and gives the confidence to apply for graduate schemes when you get to final year." Emily Armitage, student
Study and work abroad
We give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their studies by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities or by completing a Professional Training placement abroad.
Want to study at an overseas institution as part of your degree or work abroad during your Professional Training year? Perhaps you would like to volunteer in India or learn about Brazilian business and culture in São Paulo during your summer holidays? With more than 200 partnerships, from 50 different countries worldwide, there is something for everyone.
Not only is the opportunity to go abroad a hugely enjoyable experience, you will develop key skills and knowledge that will strengthen your CV and increase your employability.
Please note: the status of the Erasmus+ scheme is dependent on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.
Partner institutions
We encourage you to add an international experience to your degree by studying overseas during your second year (typically in the autumn).
Our international partner universities include:
Brock University, Canada
George Mason University, USA
Monash University, Australia
Ryerson University, Canada
The University of Hong Kong, China
Singapore Management University, Singapore
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, USA
University of Sydney, Australia
Our partners complement our commitment to excellence in teaching and research and they enable you to enhance your international outlook.
