Undergraduate courses

Whether you are pursuing a career as a professional economist, looking to work in finance or something else entirely, a degree in economics from the University of Sheffield will put you in a very strong position in the job market.

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Single honours degrees

2027-28 entry

All of our courses are available as a four-year degree with with placement year or degree with international experience.

Undergraduate

Economics BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L100
3 years
/ Full-time

Gain a strong foundation in how economics works and explore a range of economic specialisms. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn how to use economics to solve the important real-world problems that we face today.
Undergraduate

Economics BSc

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L101
3 years
/ Full-time

This BSc course allows you to specialise in methodological modules, learn rigorous quantitative and analytical skills and apply this knowledge to your analysis of economics issues and policy.
Undergraduate

Economics with Finance BSc

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L1N3
3 years
/ Full-time

Specialise in methodological economics modules while gaining foundational skills in finance. You'll learn rigorous quantitative and analytical skills and apply this knowledge to your analysis of economics issues and financial policy.

2026-27 entry

Dual honours degrees (three years)

Dual honours students take roughly half of their modules in the School of Economics and half in their other subject at each level of the course. All of these courses are available as a four-year degree with employment experience.

2027-28 entry

Undergraduate

Accounting and Financial Management and Economics BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code NL41
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

This course helps you to understand the role of accounting and financial management within an organisation, as well as providing a solid grounding in modern economic theory and techniques of applied economic analysis.
Undergraduate

Business Management and Economics BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code NL21
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of core business issues and the principles of how businesses operate and succeed, paired with economic analysis and economic policy.
Undergraduate

Economics and Mathematics BSc

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code LG11
3 years
/ Full-time

Combine advanced mathematical and technical skills with the opportunity to apply these to real-world economic issues.
Undergraduate

Economics and Politics BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LL12
3 years
/ Full-time

Explore the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world in this dual honours degree.

2026-27 entry

Interdisciplinary degrees

2027-28 entry

Undergraduate

Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L200
3 years
/ Full-time

How can we tackle climate change, inequalities or conflict? How do money and power shape social justice? Our Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA combines disciplines equips you with the skills to lead change in fields such as public policy, economics and international relations.
Undergraduate

Global Sustainable Development BA

2027-28
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L800
3 years
/ Full-time

Learn to understand emerging global challenges through the lens of social justice and environmental sustainability. Gain the skills to apply strategies that create real-world impact. This course prepares you for careers in NGOs, international organisations, policy, and sustainability and development consultancy.

2026-27 entry

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International undergraduate scholarships

We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four-year programmes.

Apply now to join us in September and check if you're eligible