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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Economics
Goldsmiths, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Economics course at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L100
Here's what Goldsmiths, University of London says about its Economics course.
This degree offers you rigorous and relevant training in economic theory, economic history, modelling, coding, statistics, and econometrics with real-world applications
Why study BSc Economics at Goldsmiths
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You’ll be given rigorous training in economic theory and a range of quantitative techniques.
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It provides a deep understanding of economic contexts, so that you can use the most appropriate data and techniques for each problem you address.
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You'll investigate broad empirical questions that explore the different uses of data within economics and the social sciences.
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It offers an understanding of the real-world context of economics. So that you'll be able to effectively use data and techniques to solve key empirical problems in today’s economy.
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London is the financial hub of the UK and you will have access to today’s best business leaders, economists, and policy practitioners.
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It gives you access to a wide range of jobs in consultancy, finance, data analysis, and government.
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You will study in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor during the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help whenever you need.
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Through the UK Turing Scheme you can spend half of your second year at a university in Europe. You will attend modules, experience a different culture and academic environment, and could learn a new language.
Source: Goldsmiths, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Institute of Management Studies (IMS)
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1(credit level 4) In your first year you'll take the following compulsory modules. Introductory Economics Economic Reasoning Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Economy Mathematics for Economics and Business Identity, Agency & Environment 1 Identity, Agency & Environment 2
Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules. Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Quantitative Economics Applied Quantitative Economics History of Economic Ideas Economic History My Career Strategy or The Goldsmiths Project
In addition, you'll choose another optional module from the Institute of Management Studies or other relevant options in other departments. Choices include: Accounting and Finance, Development Economics, Money, Banking and the Financial System, Entrepreneurial Behaviour, and many more.
Year 3 (credit level 6) In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules International Economics Public Economics Econometrics Advanced Econometrics Communications and Presentation Skills Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour
Optional modules: You will also choose optional modules to the total of 30 credits (1 or 2), selected from a list provided by the Institute of Management Studies.
Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
How you will be assessed
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These may include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
Goldsmiths, University of London student reviews
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Clubs and societies were not very varied and difficult to join. Otherwise the SU was good.
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On the whole the area was good and had lots of events going on to attend, however the daytime campus life was not very exciting and at night the area sometimes felt dangerous with lots of fights happening on the streets.
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Accommodation costs were extortionate in proportion to the quality of the halls.
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My experience of support at university was terrible. I booked an appointment with a counselor when I was struggling with mental health and they never followed up after my appointment, didn't offer me any useful advice and wanted doctor's proof with I needed extenuating circumstances due to issues in...
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On the whole the library and campus facilities were good, however the food was so expensive and my accommodation was not good. Even though I was given early acceptance I didn't get my first choice of halls, and the place I did live was run down and the fire alarm was set off by students every night ...
Graduate
1 year ago
I enjoyed a lot of the course content and lectures, however I found some of the seminars were not useful. I also felt that it was not very personalised, I don't think any lecturers or seminar leaders knew me by name and rarely gave detailed feedback on my work.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Goldsmiths, University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Goldsmiths, University of London students who took the Economics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
71%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Goldsmiths, University of London. These students are taking Economics or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Goldsmiths, University of London graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
55%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Goldsmiths, University of London graduates who took Economics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Economics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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