Economics BSc (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**This degree offers you rigorous and relevant training in economic theory, economic history, modelling, coding, statistics, and econometrics with real-world applications****Why study BSc Economics at Goldsmiths** - You’ll be given rigorous training in economic theory and a range of quantitative techniques.- It provides a deep understanding of economic contexts, so that you can use the most appropriate data and techniques for each problem you address.- Youll investigate broad empirical ...Read more


This degree offers you rigorous and relevant training in economic theory, economic history, modelling, coding, statistics, and econometrics with real-world applications


Why study BSc Economics at Goldsmiths

- You’ll be given rigorous training in economic theory and a range of quantitative techniques.- It provides a deep understanding of economic contexts, so that you can use the most appropriate data and techniques for each problem you address.- You'll investigate broad empirical questions that explore the different uses of data within economics and the social sciences.- It offers an understanding of the real-world context of economics. So that you'll be able to effectively use data and techniques to solve key empirical problems in today’s economy.- London is the financial hub of the UK and you will have access to today’s best business leaders, economists, and policy practitioners.- It gives you access to a wide range of jobs in consultancy, finance, data analysis, and government.- You will study in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor during the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help whenever you need. - Through the UK Turing Scheme you can spend half of your second year at a university in Europe. You will attend modules, experience a different culture and academic environment, and could learn a new language.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
77th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Sakib
21 Mar 23

Outside of goldsmiths is nice and spacious. The lectures are informative. It could be improved if the lectures was compressed into smaller parts...Read more

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Ismail
22 Feb 23

I would say that there is a a lot of support from the people in the university, whether it be the lecturers, supervisors or the students. However, I wasn’t impressed with how my..Read more

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Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
56%
Mathematics
23%
Government & Politics
21%
Religious Studies & Theology
20%
History
20%
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Sakib
21 Mar 23
Economics BA (Hons)
Outside of goldsmiths is nice and spacious. The lectures are informative. It could be improved if the lectures was compressed into smaller parts....
Read more
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Ismail
22 Feb 23
Economics BA (Hons)
I would say that there is a a lot of support from the people in the university, whether it be the lecturers, supervisors or the students. However, I wasn’t impressed with how my...
Read more
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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