Economics at university

The Economics NetworkSupporting teachers of economics

Introduction to economicsMost undergraduate economists do not study economics at GSCE or A-level. The Economics Network provides a number of resources to help introduce students to university economics. These include:• Some fun and interesting economic books and games• A competition to get students to think more deeply on an emotive area of economics•Videos showing interesting applications of economic theory

What is Economics?Economics is neither an art or a science subject. It is both. Any student, whether they are numerical or analytical, should consider economics for their bachelors degree.

Economics at universityThe Network’s Why Study Economics website has a section which informs future students about what economics is like at university, by using views and opinions from current and past economic students.

The Network also has a series of videos and films which shows A-level students what they can expect from their economics degree and university life in general.

Finally, the Studying Economics website has a number of pages dedicated to the different modules available to economic students.

140 UCAS points

Some institutions require applicants to have A level maths, but most do not. This makes economics available to every

student.

Entry requirements

The benefits of economicsSkills developed on an economics bachelors degree include: statistical techniques and interpretation;

essay writing;

problem-solving;

and presentation.

These make economists highly desirable in the job market.

Career prospects for economistsMany students with a degree in economics will apply to work in the financial services industry. These firms pay very high salaries to graduates. However, this leads to fierce competition.

Other career destinations

SalariesEconomics is a valuable subject to study at A-level as well as for a first degree.

For more information go to:

http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/

http://www.studyingeconomics.ac.uk/

http://whystudyeconomics.ac.uk/