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BSc Economics
Core training in economic theory and quantitative methods with options across applied economics. Suits mathematically able students targeting finance, policy or consultancy careers.
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Potential funding at London School of Economics and Political Science
Needs-based Graduate Support Scheme and LSE Master's Awards, plus the LSE Excellence Scholarship and country-based awards for students from specific regions; applicants need an offer and must apply by the funding deadline (22 April 2027 for 2027 entry). Amounts not stated on the pages reviewed.
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A clearer look at BSc Economics
Core training in economic theory and quantitative methods with options across applied economics. Suits mathematically able students targeting finance, policy or consultancy careers.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Corporate finance and investment decisions
- Financial markets, risk and valuation
- Quantitative analysis for business decisions
- Use economic models to examine real-world questions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Financial modelling
- Investment appraisal
- Risk analysis
- Data-informed decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Corporate finance associate
- Risk or treasury analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
18 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01OR these options to the value of one unit (before taking you must take)Module FM215
- 02Economic ReasoningPublished course content
- 03Microeconomics IPublished course content
- 04Elementary Statistical TheoryPublished course content
- 05Econometrics IPublished course content
- 06Methods in calculus and linear algebraPublished course content
- 07Macroeconomics IPublished course content
- 08The LSE CoursePublished course content
- 09Microeconomics IIPublished course content
- 10Macroeconomics IIPublished course content
- 11Econometrics IIPublished course content
- 12EITHER one optional course to the value of one unitPublished course content
- 13The Origins of GrowthPublished course content
- 14Principles of Finance IPublished course content
- 15Principles of Finance IIPublished course content
- 16Four options from economics or closely related subjectsPublished course content
- 17Department of EconomicsPublished course content
- 18Who attendsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels A*AA with A* in Mathematics
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A/L accepted: AAA at A/L equates to A*AA/AAA A-levels, AAB to AAB; A in Mathematics/Combined Mathematics where A-level Maths is required
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each component
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