Economics with a Professional Placement Year | Bachelor's degree | Humanities & Culture | On Campus | 4 years | Cardiff University | United Kingdom

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. It’s no wonder then, that employers are offering high wage graduate careers across the public sector, business, banking, accountancy and consultancy for those with economic expertise. Our BScEcon Economics seeks to discover a new generation of economic thinkers. Our research-led faculty will encourage you to consider the social, economic and ethical implications of your decisions on modules in labour economics, development, ethics and morality. Your Professional Placement Year is an opportunity to put your university knowhow into practice as you take up a paid role and complement your academic study with exposure to real-world business scenarios. Distinctive Features Learn from renowned faculty with advisory and consultancy experience in public, private and third sector organisations across the world. Train in our state-of-the-art Trading Room, the largest in Wales. Get career-ready and build a network of contacts on your professional placement year in industry. Master economic analysis over four years. Develop knowledge of economic theories and their practical use. Use quantitative and empirical research skills to understand real-world economic issues. Specialise in industrial economics, economic history, labour economics or international economics. Prepare for high wage graduate careers in the public sector, business, banking, accountancy, consultancy or as a professional economist.