The BSc Economics with a Placement Year at the University of Reading provides you with the analytical tools to understand and address complex domestic and global economic challenges. You will delve into core economic theory, developing your understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and explore how these principles apply to real-world policy-making and market dynamics. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students eager to critically analyse economic phenomena, from inflation and unemployment to international trade and development, and to build a robust foundation for a career in economics. This full-time, four-year degree is studied on campus, combining rigorous academic learning with significant practical experience.
You will engage with modules covering introductory and advanced economic theory, applied econometrics, and optional subjects like behavioural economics or environmental economics, culminating in an independent dissertation. The integrated placement year between your second and final years provides invaluable professional experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge in an industrial setting. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and practical skills sought by employers in finance, policy, and business. This programme is designed to prepare you for a wide range of professional pathways.