BA (Hons) Economics

at Goldsmiths University of London

This degree is unique because it presents a pluralist view of the economy. We provide formal and rigorous training in economics and its many schools of thought, giving you a wider variety of perspectives than you will find elsewhere.

We also offer something on top of that: an understanding of the real-world context of economics. So that you will be able to effectively use the economist’s toolbox to solve central problems faced by today’s economy.

You will learn in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor for the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and will be your first point of contact in our programme. 

This degree will give you crucial skills for today’s competitive labour market. In recent surveys, employers said that on top of economics graduates’ analytical skills, graduates need a more pluralistic approach to economics. They would also welcome more awareness of economic history, of real-world contexts, and of the limitations of current economic models. They want economists to be able to better communicate their findings to non-specialists. Our degree provides exactly this mix of skills.

Economics at Goldsmiths is ranked 3rd in London (20th across the UK) by The Guardian’s guide to the best UK universities (2021). London is the financial hub of the UK and you will have access to today’s best business leaders, economists, and policy practitioners.

You will cover economic analysis, finance and accounting, maths and statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and communication and presentation skills. Also, you will be given a choice of modules across departments organised in five minor specialisations from your first year of study. You can choose the one that best suits your interests and future plans. These minor specialisations are:

• Communication and Technology

• Markets and Organisations

• Human Behaviour and Choice

• The Creative Impulse

• Concepts, Ideas and Perspectives.