Economics

Look at economics in the context of contemporary national and international socio-economic challenges.

Why study with us

From Brexit and the Bedroom Tax to wages and wealth, environment and energy to health and homelessness, economists have rarely held such influence in the direction and debate of issues affecting the communities of the world.

After graduation

97% of graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21).

Our trading room

Train in our state-of-the-art Trading Room, the largest in Wales.

Ethical issues and dilemmas

Explore the ethical issues and dilemmas in business on specialist modules in industrial economics, economic history, labour economics or international economics.

Courses

Entry year

Banking and Finance (BSc Econ)

Full time, 3 years

Acquire specialist economic knowledge of the money, banking and finance sectors on our practice-focused programme.

Banking and Finance with a Professional Placement Year (BSc Econ)

Full-time - Sandwich (Thick), 4 years

The Banking and Finance degree programme is of particular interest to those wishing to enter the financial sector.

Business Economics (BSc Econ)

Full time, 3 years

Bridge the gap between theory and practice as you study the economics of business on this specialist programme.

Business Economics with a Professional Placement Year (BSc Econ)

Full-time - Sandwich (Thick), 4 years

The Business Economics degree aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the areas of economics directly relevant to business.

Economics (BSc Econ)

Full time, 3 years

Explore economics through the lens of contemporary national and international socio-political challenges.

Economics with a Professional Placement Year (BSc Econ)

Full-time - Sandwich (Thick), 4 years

Explore economics through the lens of contemporary national and international socio-political challenges and put your skills to the test on a professional placement year.

Our videos

Studying economics at Cardiff University

Our Director of Undergraduate Economics Programmes, Dr Iain Long, talks about the importance of economics and the career opportunities which an economics degree can lead to.

Our economics degrees

Laura, Abheesh and Anna tell us about the opportunities and experiences on offer at Cardiff Business School.

Student experience

Find out what our students have to say about their time at Cardiff Business School.

Placement opportunities at Cardiff Business School

Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service is here to help you develop the practical skills and professional confidence to succeed in the graduate job market.

Work placements: meet Ella

Our work placement opportunities give you the opportunity to kick-start your professional training and stand out from the crowd after graduation.

Study abroad

We’ve built partnerships with universities in Europe and beyond giving you the chance to study abroad for part of your degree.

I joined the course as a mature student with little understanding of economics. I found a really welcoming environment and made so many great memories with friends who I still see today. I enjoyed all the opportunities to apply the ideas from lectures to real-world problems, helping to build my analytical skills as a researcher – a career which I’m now pursuing as a postgraduate.

Suraj Nair Economics (BScEcon)

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Professional Placement Year

All our undergraduate degrees are available with the option of a professional placement year. This paid year in employment gives you the opportunity to kick-start your professional training and stand out from the crowd after graduation.

State-of-the-art Trading Room

Anticipate financial market behaviour with real data in our Bloomberg-ready Trading Room. Equipped with Market Squared's Volcube and Global Investor Simulations’ Finance Lab Professional allowing you to learn about trading and risk management in a controlled environment.

Our faculty

We have advisory and consultancy experience in public, private and third sector organisations across the world. With our support, you’ll turn theory into practice and seek answers to a range of social and political issues.

A world-leading, research intensive business and management school

Our investment in study, support and social facilities offers you the very best environment in which to achieve success. We have outstanding facilities across three buildings, including Wales’ largest Trading Room.

Plus, we’ve transformed the ground floor of our Aberconway Building into a student high street with a dedicated Undergraduate Hub, Student Support Office and Opportunities Zone.

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Student support

Get free, impartial and confidential advice on disability and dyslexia, money, careers, counselling and more.

Guaranteed accommodation

If you arrive in September, you're guaranteed a single occupancy room, and you'll be allocated with other first-year students.

Student life

Learn more about our sport and recreation, free language programmes, living costs, learning support and the Students' Union.

Living costs

See how far your money goes by using our living costs calculator.

Next steps

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Contact us

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How to apply

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