The BSc (Hons) Economics with Placement Year at the University of Hull offers you a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and their application to contemporary global challenges. You will explore critical areas such as digitisation, technological change, social inequality, climate change, financial crises, and the economic impacts of events like pandemics. This undergraduate degree equips you with sophisticated tools to analyse complex issues, preparing you for a dynamic career in economics. It is ideally suited for students eager to understand the forces shaping our world and contribute to evidence-based policy and business decisions.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, incorporating a dedicated placement year in industry. You will engage with core subjects like macroeconomics, microeconomics, quantitative methods, and empirical economics, alongside optional modules in health or environmental economics. Your learning experience will include practical application through data analysis and forecasting. The compulsory placement year, typically in your third year, provides invaluable real-world experience with potential industry partners, extending your degree to four years. You will graduate with a robust academic foundation and practical skills, ready for diverse career paths in economics, finance, and public policy.