Economics - Birkbeck, University of London

Why study economics at Birkbeck?

At Birkbeck, research-led teaching combines academic rigour with practical insight. Our flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, applied economics and quantitative methods, designed for students balancing study with work. Based in central London, Birkbeck economics graduates earn significantly more than the national average, reflecting the value of our degrees.

Careers

Economics degrees at Birkbeck combine academic rigour with practical expertise, preparing students for careers across government, finance, consultancy and accountancy. Our central London location and strong industry connections provide excellent networking and career opportunities. Graduates have pursued roles at organisations including the Bank of England, HM Treasury, HSBC, PwC, EY and Frontier Economics.

Graduates have pursued roles such as:

economist or policy adviser
financial analyst or investment banker
management consultant or business analyst.

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Highlights

We have 200 years' experience delivering world-class economics training.
Secure roles at top institutions such as the Bank of England, HM Treasury and PwC.
Alumni earn 29-33% above the national average.

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Undergraduate courses

Our undergraduate courses give you a broad grounding in your chosen subject, and set you up for specialisation.

Postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate courses offer more applied studies, and can help progress your career or facilitate a career change.

MPhil/PhD courses

Our MPhil/PhD courses enable you to focus on a specific research question, and add your insight to the academic field.

Top reasons to choose Birkbeck

Find out the benefits of studying at Birkbeck, including central location, being part of the prestigious University of London, and the flexibility of our study offer.

Economics courses at Birkbeck

Our BSc Economics is designed to provide you with a core of rigorous, technically demanding, yet applications-oriented, skills in economics.

You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to equip you for professions requiring economic literacy and the analytical tools expected from a top economics degree.

See all of our economics courses at Birkbeck

"Studying a Master's degree helped me secure a job"

MSc Economics graduate, Ellie, shares how doing a Master's helped her career, expanded her networks and changed her life, helping her to secure a role as an economist at Investec.

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