How quantitative is the Bachelor in Economics?

Quite quantitative. You should expect calculus, statistics and econometrics alongside theory. Students without confident maths often find the first year a stretch.

Is the Bachelor in Economics a finance degree?

No. Economics and finance overlap but are distinct. Finance focuses on markets, instruments and corporate funding; economics focuses on systems, incentives and policy. Many graduates do go into finance afterwards.

Can I become an economist with just this bachelor's?

Entry roles in research and analysis are accessible after the Bachelor in Economics, but many roles labelled 'economist' (especially in central banks and government) usually expect a master's degree on top.

What kind of research is involved at undergraduate level?

Typically a dissertation in the final year, on a topic you choose and develop with a supervisor — often using public data.

Is the degree recognised internationally?

UK undergraduate degrees are widely recognised. Specific professional accreditations should be checked against the rules in your target country.

Can I study part-time?

Part-time options may be available depending on intake. Admissions will confirm what is offered for the cohort you are joining.

Bachelor in Economics | HICL | Harold International College of London

Bachelor in Economics at HICL

Economics is more than a forecast of next quarter's GDP. It is a discipline for thinking carefully about scarcity, incentives, behaviour and unintended consequences — and it sits behind every serious policy debate, from carbon pricing to housing supply. The Bachelor in Economics is designed for students who want that toolkit and the academic credentials that go with it.

The degree balances the formal side — microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics — with the applied side, where you actually use the tools on real questions. By the end, you should be able to read a policy paper critically, model a problem in numbers, and explain your reasoning to non-specialists.

What Studying Economics Actually Trains

The honest selling point of an economics degree is the habit of mind: identify the question, model the incentives, find the data, test the hypothesis, communicate the answer. The Bachelor in Economics emphasises that workflow because it is exactly what employers in central banks, finance, consulting and government later expect — even when the job title is not "economist".

Who This Degree Is For

School leavers with strong mathematics and an appetite for argument.
Students considering careers in policy, central banking, consulting or research.
Future analysts heading toward financial services, where economic literacy is implicit.
Graduates of two-year diplomas in business or social sciences seeking degree-level study.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor in Economics typically progress into roles such as economic analyst, policy researcher, data analyst, investment analyst, financial planner and graduate scheme intakes in government, banks and consultancies. Many continue to postgraduate study — a master's in economics, finance or public policy is a common next step. Outcomes depend heavily on internships, quantitative skill and choice of optional specialisation.

How the Degree Is Delivered

Lectures, seminars, problem sets and applied data work form the backbone. Independent reading is significant — economics is a reading-heavy subject at university level. Programme calendar and module sequencing are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary school with strong mathematics performance.
IELTS 5.5–6.0 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age of 17 at the start of the degree.
Comfortable studying quantitative material — most modules involve numerical work.

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