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

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

Undergraduate

Economics BA

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L100
3 years
/ Full-time

The course gives you a solid grounding in modern economic theory and techniques of applied economic analysis. You'll develop the quantitative and analytical skills economists need to make informed judgements.

  • Industry placement
Undergraduate

Economics BSc

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L101
3 years
/ Full-time

The BSc course is very similar in structure to the BA. The difference is there's more emphasis on advanced technical skills. It's suitable for students with A Level Maths. You get the same solid grounding in theory and techniques as you would on the BA. You'll develop the quantitative and analytical skills economists need to make informed judgements and forecasts.

  • Industry placement
Undergraduate

Economics with Finance BSc

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L1N3
3 years
/ Full-time

This course will give you a solid grounding in modern economic theory, as well as covering techniques of applied economic analysis and the analytical tools essential for an understanding of finance.

  • Industry placement

Dual honours degrees (three years)

Dual honours students take roughly half of their modules in the Department 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.

Undergraduate

Accounting and Financial Management and Economics BA

2021-22
/ 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.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
Undergraduate

Business Management and Economics BA

2021-22
/ 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.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
Undergraduate

Economics and Mathematics BSc

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LG11
3 years
/ Full-time

This three-year dual honours degree combines the study of economics and mathematics with an emphasis on advanced technical skills. This three-year dual honours degree combines the study of economics and mathematics with an emphasis on advanced technical skills. The degree is flexible enough for you to choose a range of modules in mathematics and economics, as well as modules from other disciplines.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
Undergraduate

Economics and Politics BA

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LL12
3 years
/ Full-time

This dual honours degree focuses on the interaction between economic and political aspects of the modern world. The course analyses political ideas, institutions and practices. It also gives you a solid grounding in modern economic theory. You'll explore the issues underlying current debates on economic policy. And you'll develop the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists to make informed judgements.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement

Dual honours degrees (four years)

Undergraduate

Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code RL50
4 years
/ Full-time

Combining economics with modern languages and cultures gives your degree a truly global focus. You'll develop the practical skills an economist needs, including statistical and quantitative methods, and advanced economic analysis. You'll get a solid grounding in modern economic theory and how to apply it, and you'll explore current debates on economic policy.

  • Dual honours
  • Foreign language study
  • Study abroad

Interdisciplinary degrees

Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

2021-22
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L200
3 years
/ Full-time

Studying politics, philosophy and economics will help you understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. You'll learn how and why these subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. You'll also develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies of programmes. You'll learn how to understand things from multiple perspectives and think creatively about problem solving. Our teaching is informed by real-world events that are happening now, so you'll be using the knowledge and techniques you've learned to tackle current issues.

  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad

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