BSc in Economics
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 20,800 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland: £4,750 I England, Scotland or Wales: £9,250 | EU Other and International: £20,800
Introduction
A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyze in-depth how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across the industry and also provide an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs.
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Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships, and much more.
Internationally Renowned Experts
Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research.
Student Experience
Students can join the Economics Society, a student-run organization that aims to educate its members on the use of economics in practice through guest speakers, field trips abroad, and educational seminars.
Further Study Opportunities
Students can choose from a wide range of Master’s programs as well as a comprehensive list of research topics, as shown on the Queen’s Business School website.
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Queen’s Business School is committed to the continuous improvement and enhancement of all of its degree programs. New modules may be developed and included to replace or enhance those which are mentioned in this brochure.
Industry Links
Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes, scholarships, and internships from leading companies, such as the Shaw Memorial Prize for best performing second-year student in BSc Economics, and the KPMG Prize for the best graduate in the BSc Economics degree.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
- Communicating Economics
- Principles of Economics
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Statistical Methods
- Mathematics for Economists
Year 2
Core Modules
- Microeconomics of Markets
- Macroeconomics
- Industrial Organisation
- Game Theory
- Economic Growth
- Introduction to Econometrics
Year 3
Core Modules
- Applied Econometrics
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Career Opportunities
Those pursuing a career in Economics should enjoy working with numbers and dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information as they attempt to understand and provide solutions to problems. They should also be effective communicators and work well with people. Economists must be prepared to take on challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic business environment. Many of the skills that students will acquire during their studies at Queen’s will be of great value in a range of different career and life situations. Core transferable skills include the ability to learn independently, problem solves, understand and interpret very sophisticated economic and financial information, and work productively as part of a team.
The skillset of an Economics graduate is highly sought after by employers in the public and private sectors. In recent years, students have secured positions in economic analysis and appraisal with a range of government and other public sector organisations, specialist careers in banking and investment appraisal, as well as more generalist positions in economic consulting.
Employment after the Course
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Economic Consulting
- Accountancy
- Managers and Administrators in areas such as market research, advertising, sales and personnel
- Education, health or government departments
Employment Links
Graduate employers include PwC; EY; KPMG; Deloitte, BDO; Ulster Bank; Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BBC, and National Trust.