Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. This four-year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) program combines the study of economic principles with their application to the business world, and importantly, includes a dedicated placement year. It typically covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, business strategy, finance, and marketing, with the added benefit of a year spent gaining practical work experience in a relevant industry. This provides a significant advantage for future career prospects.

Career options as business analysts, economists, financial analysts, market research analysts, management consultants, and in various roles across industries that require an understanding of economic principles and business strategy, with the added advantage of a year of professional work experience.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. The Department of Economics is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, which is a centre of world-leading research excellence. The university offers a valuable placement year as part of this program and is located close to beautiful countryside, only an hour away from London by train, offering a balance of campus life and access to a major global city.