COURSE OVERVIEW

A strong Economics and Business degree can lead you to many different careers, from investment banking and management consultancy to politics and management roles within international organisations.

The BSc Economics and Business degree at Swansea University has an excellent reputation for producing high performing graduates. A number of them have progressed to work for the world’s biggest brands such as Barclays, HSBC and PwC, and the world’s most respected institutions, including a number of government bodies.

Combining core elements of economics and business, this degree is ideal if you want a career in politics, policy, business or finance.

It gives a solid theoretical and practical understanding of economic principles in relation to business environments, as well as the analytical techniques employed in business decision-making and strategy.

By the end of the course you will be able to confidently apply knowledge, investigative and model-building skills to advise different types of organisations. From private businesses to the government, you can have a tangible impact on economic policy.

WHY ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS AT SWANSEA?

Economics at Swansea is ranked:

• Top 5 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Top 20 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023)

At Swansea you can:

• Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals - choose from a huge selection of optional modules
• Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
• Be part of a diverse student body from over 60 different countries

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Economics and Business graduates from Swansea are poised for financially rewarding and mentally challenging employment opportunities.

Whether you target the pressured energy of a trading floor or the credibility of becoming an authority on business trends, this degree will make you a strong candidate for any graduate employer. Your future job title could be any of the following:

• Economist
• Analyst, Researcher
• Government Adviser
• Management Consultant
• Derivatives Trader
• Financial Analyst
• Econometrician

Early studies give you a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, accounting and current issues. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.