Undergraduate

Social Policy and Economics

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Overview

Social Policy and Economics is taught at a number of UK universities, and the entry terms are set department by department rather than nationally. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Economics is assessed through coursework and group work more than examinations, and most departments run a consultancy or company project in the final stage.

The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too.

Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.

Entry requirements

English
IELTS 6.5 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.

Careers opportunities

One of the strongest signalling degrees for finance, consulting and government, and the mathematical content is what recruiters read it for. Applicants aiming at economist posts should check the course has enough econometrics.

Roles graduates go into

  • Economist
  • Economic consultant
  • Data or research analyst
  • Policy adviser
  • Investment or research analyst
  • Actuarial or risk analyst

Where they work

  • Government departments and the Bank of England
  • Economic consultancies
  • Banks and asset managers
  • Regulators and competition authorities
  • Think tanks and international organisations
After the course

A master's in economics is close to mandatory for the Government Economic Service and for most economist job titles.

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Where you will study

University of Edinburgh

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Scotland
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Courses there, all told
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